Anchorage County, AK ZIP Codes
Alaska (AK) · 31 ZIP codes · 6 cities
31
ZIP codes
288,121
population (2021)
-1.3%
pop change since 2010
02020
FIPS code
Anchorage County ZIP code map
About Anchorage County
Anchorage County is located in Alaska and contains 31 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 288,121 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.3% from 291,826 in 2010.
The timezone is Unknown Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Anchorage County is 02020.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 288,121 |
| 2010 population | 291,826 |
| Change | -1.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| FIPS code | 02020 |
| Timezone | Unknown |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Anchorage County
ZIP codes for Anchorage County, AK (31)
Demographics & statistics
288,802
Population
34.9
Median age
$98,770
Median household income
$46,432
Per capita income
$317,593
Median home value
$1,501
Median monthly rent
58.0%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
78,879
Housing units
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10,291
Under 5
9,084
10,817
5–9
9,547
9,765
10–14
8,619
9,633
15–19
8,503
11,423
20–24
10,083
25,884
25–34
22,846
21,292
35–44
18,794
17,924
45–54
15,821
9,185
55–59
8,108
8,886
60–64
7,844
12,014
65–74
10,605
4,906
75–84
4,330
1,380
85+
1,218
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 69,138 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 219,664 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 34,453 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.2%
Two or more races
12.1%
Asian
9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
7.1%
Black or African American
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2.8%
Other race
2.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170,337 | 56.2% |
| Two or more races | 36,804 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 28,398 | 9.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21,494 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 15,469 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,295 | 4.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8,563 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 7,737 | 2.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
13.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 13.7% |
| Median income | $98,770 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k–$300k
24.2%
$300k–$500k
38.7%
$500k–$1M
17.1%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $317,593 |
| Median rent / month | $1,501 |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
| Single-family detached | 47.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.1% |
| Electricity | 16.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.7% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 50,689 | 50.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8,747 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 21,530 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 25,323 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 34,184 | 33.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 24,988 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 28.2% |
| Married | 47.6% | 51.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
21.8%
Some college, no degree
25.9%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
14.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4,195 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 3,323 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 29,785 | 40.5% |
| High school | 14,596 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 17,415 | 24.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Public administration
13.9%
Professional & management
10.5%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
4.5%
Construction
4.5%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.2% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.7% |
| Government | 27.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 11.6% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 26.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24,853 | 12.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 30.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 269,427 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 15,363 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,127 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,305 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 9,858 | 2.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 257,352 | 90.5% |
| Born in same state | 248,380 | 87.3% |
| Born in different state | 115,121 | 36.0% |
| Foreign born | 8,972 | 3.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 31,450 | 9.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 20,489 | 59.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 27,432 | 9.5% |
| French | 26,319 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 9,582 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 7,526 | 2.6% |
| English | 3,722 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 1,667 | 0.6% |
| German | 1,348 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 708 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 415 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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