99556 ZIP Code — Anchor Point, AK

Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

ZIP code 99556 is located in Anchor Point, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County. It covers approximately 197.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99556

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,018. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 99556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,759

population

197.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anchor Point	Acceptable
Anchor Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99639 Ninilchik (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,759
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	122

Geography
Land area	197.31 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	59.8116
Longitude	-151.6403
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	35.5%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	32.4%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	24.9%	28.9%
Over $200k	3.9%	7.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,759

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$58,018

Median household income

$35,200

Per capita income

$200,600

Median home value

$1,101

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

1,637

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

139

25–34

115

159

35–44

132

196

45–54

161

118

55–59

155

60–64

128

265

65–74

218

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	499	18.1%
18 and over	2,260	81.9%
65 and over	715	25.9%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.7%

Two or more races 5.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,445	85.7%
Two or more races	164	5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	117	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	94	3.3%
Asian	19	0.7%
Other race	8	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	35.5%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	32.4%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	24.9%	28.9%
Over $200k	3.9%	7.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$58,018

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 22.0%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,600
Median rent / month	$1,101
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	34.9%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	24.3%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	13.0%
1 bedroom	19.2%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	24.8%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.8%
Electricity	3.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	51.0%
Wood	19.9%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	601	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	114	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	272	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	198	16.7%
Households with children under 18	224	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	499	42.1%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	17.5%
Married	50.6%	58.5%
Separated	1.6%	0.5%
Widowed	3.0%	7.6%
Divorced	17.9%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	7.4%
Kindergarten	27	5.4%
Elementary school	224	44.8%
High school	140	28.0%
College / grad school	72	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Construction 9.0%

Retail trade 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Other services 5.4%

Professional & management 4.1%

Public administration 3.9%

Information 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	11.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.7%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	385	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.4%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	15.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,666	96.6%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,689	97.5%
Born in same state	2,660	96.4%
Born in different state	736	26.7%
Foreign born	29	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	70	2.5%
Not a US citizen	63	90.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	356	12.9%
Italian	345	12.5%
Polish	153	5.5%
Arab	117	4.2%
English	33	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.5%
Dutch	14	0.5%
Irish	5	0.2%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	94.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99556

What city is ZIP code 99556 in?

ZIP code 99556 is primarily assigned to Anchor Point, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99556 in?

ZIP code 99556 falls within Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.

Does ZIP code 99556 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 99556 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 99556 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 99556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 99556 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 99556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99556 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 99556 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99556 in?

ZIP code 99556 observes the AKST timezone.