99501 ZIP Code — Anchorage, AK
Anchorage County, Alaska
ZIP code 99501 is located in Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage County. It covers approximately 6.65 square miles and serves a population of 16,500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99501
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $368,200. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($73,540) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,500
population
6.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Anchorage | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99513 Anchorage (0.8 mi)
99508 Anchorage (1.7 mi)
99503 Anchorage (2.4 mi)
99517 Anchorage (3.3 mi)
99504 Anchorage (4.3 mi)
99518 Anchorage (4.5 mi)
99599 Anchorage (4.5 mi)
99506 Jber (4.5 mi)
99530 Anchorage (4.7 mi)
99529 Anchorage (4.8 mi)
99507 Anchorage (6.2 mi)
99515 Anchorage (7.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,500 |
| Population density | 2,481 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 020 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.2225 |
| Longitude | -149.8677 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.0% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
16,500
Population
2,481
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$73,540
Median household income
$48,573
Per capita income
$368,200
Median home value
$1,180
Median monthly rent
37.3%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
4,146
Housing units
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
470
Under 5
392
317
5–9
264
338
10–14
283
401
15–19
334
547
20–24
456
1,722
25–34
1,438
1,421
35–44
1,186
1,134
45–54
947
600
55–59
500
560
60–64
468
930
65–74
777
449
75–84
374
105
85+
87
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,495 | 15.1% |
| 18 and over | 14,005 | 84.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,722 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.2%
Two or more races
9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.5%
Black or African American
7.8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Asian
5.5%
Other race
4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,555 | 54.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,670 | 9.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,504 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,373 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,129 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 975 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 765 | 4.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 658 | 3.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.0% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
12.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 12.2% |
| Median income | $73,540 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k–$300k
15.2%
$300k–$500k
42.0%
$500k–$1M
26.1%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $368,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,180 |
| Owner occupied | 37.3% |
| Renter occupied | 62.7% |
| Vacant | 15.3% |
| Single-family detached | 19.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 26.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 3.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 25.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.0% |
| 3 or more | 8.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.2% |
| Electricity | 25.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.0% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,175 | 29.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 628 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,206 | 29.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,473 | 33.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,511 | 20.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,038 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.5% | 32.8% |
| Married | 35.1% | 37.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 19.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
5.4%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
14.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 102 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 100 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 877 | 37.0% |
| High school | 718 | 30.3% |
| College / grad school | 576 | 24.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Professional & management
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.8%
Public administration
12.5%
Retail trade
11.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Construction
4.7%
Other services
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Information
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Manufacturing
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 20.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 21.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.3% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 5.5% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 4.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
20.6%
18 and over
11.9%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
19.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 10.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 16.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.9% |
| Visited dentist | 59.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,137 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 41.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.0% |
| Public insurance | 45.1% |
| No insurance | 9.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,638 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 984 | 6.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 366 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 320 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,544 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 14,002 | 84.9% |
| Born in different state | 6,944 | 42.1% |
| Foreign born | 542 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,956 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,145 | 58.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,116 | 12.8% |
| French | 1,223 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 390 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 379 | 2.3% |
| Irish | 125 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 98 | 0.6% |
| German | 94 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99501
What city is ZIP code 99501 in?
ZIP code 99501 is primarily assigned to Anchorage, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99501 in?
ZIP code 99501 falls within Anchorage County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99501 mostly rentals?
63% of occupied units in ZIP code 99501 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99501?
The median home value in ZIP code 99501 is $368,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 99501?
ZIP code 99501 has an estimated population of 16,500 residents, with a density of 2,480 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99501?
The median household income in ZIP code 99501 is $73,540, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99501 in?
ZIP code 99501 observes the AKST timezone.