Anchorage, AK — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 99503 serves a portion of Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage Municipality. This community is home to approximately 44,489 residents, with a median age of 28.2 years. The median household income of $73,807 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $391,177 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 45% owner-occupied and 55% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Anchorage is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 126 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 72% and an unemployment rate of 7.6%, 99503 reflects the economic character of Anchorage Municipality in Alaska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 44,489 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 15,657 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $73,807 | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $391,177 | ↑ 30% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 126 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ↑ 95% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 14.1% | ↑ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 72% | ↑ 106% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.2 yrs | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 19,130 | — |