Anchorage, AK — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 99502 serves a portion of Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage Municipality. This community is home to approximately 9,589 residents, with a median age of 32.6 years. The median household income of $70,523 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $514,817 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 47% owner-occupied and 53% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Anchorage is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 134 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 72% and an unemployment rate of 2.4%, 99502 reflects the economic character of Anchorage Municipality in Alaska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 9,589 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,021 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $70,523 | ↑ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $514,817 | ↑ 71% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 134 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ↓ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 21.7% | ↑ 90% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 72% | ↑ 106% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 32.6 yrs | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 47% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 53% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,178 | — |