99502 ZIP Code — Anchorage, AK
Anchorage County, Alaska
ZIP code 99502 is located in Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage County. It covers approximately 17.56 square miles and serves a population of 26,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99502
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $391,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($112,635) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,257
population
17.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99502
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Anchorage | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99529 Anchorage (3.8 mi)
99599 Anchorage (5 mi)
99517 Anchorage (5.5 mi)
99518 Anchorage (7 mi)
99503 Anchorage (7.2 mi)
99515 Anchorage (7.3 mi)
99530 Anchorage (7.8 mi)
99513 Anchorage (7.8 mi)
99501 Anchorage (8.6 mi)
99508 Anchorage (9.6 mi)
99507 Anchorage (10.8 mi)
99504 Anchorage (12.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,257 |
| Population density | 1,495 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 020 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.1633 |
| Longitude | -150.0949 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.2% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.5% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 11.9% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
26,257
Population
1,495
People per sq mi
33.6
Median age
$112,635
Median household income
$49,111
Per capita income
$391,900
Median home value
$1,520
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
7,474
Housing units
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
799
Under 5
757
1,357
5–9
1,287
1,071
10–14
1,015
761
15–19
722
658
20–24
623
2,373
25–34
2,249
2,199
35–44
2,085
1,489
45–54
1,412
970
55–59
920
576
60–64
546
682
65–74
646
462
75–84
437
83
85+
78
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,159 | 27.3% |
| 18 and over | 19,098 | 72.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,388 | 9.1% |
| Median age | 33.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.3%
Two or more races
12.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
11.4%
Asian
7.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Black or African American
2.2%
Other race
2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,370 | 60.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,500 | 12.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,084 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 2,069 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 884 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 596 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 594 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.2% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.5% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 11.9% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
1.5%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
10.5%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k+
17.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.0% |
| $200k+ | 17.2% |
| Median income | $112,635 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
14.9%
$300k–$500k
49.2%
$500k–$1M
26.9%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $391,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,520 |
| Owner occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter occupied | 26.6% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 57.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 36.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.4% |
| Electricity | 10.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,088 | 56.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 776 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,514 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,669 | 18.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,865 | 42.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,678 | 18.5% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 29.5% |
| Married | 53.4% | 53.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
27.2%
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
13.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 430 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 416 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,757 | 52.3% |
| High school | 1,261 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,322 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Professional & management
12.8%
Transportation & utilities
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Retail trade
9.2%
Public administration
7.7%
Construction
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Other services
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Manufacturing
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.3% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.8% |
| Government | 21.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 9.9% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
5.2%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
11.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| High blood pressure | 26.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 18.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,571 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 22.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.2% |
| Public insurance | 25.3% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,701 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 874 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 158 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 672 | 2.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,798 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 23,213 | 88.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,656 | 48.2% |
| Foreign born | 585 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,459 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,936 | 78.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,572 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 2,129 | 8.1% |
| Polish | 1,122 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 586 | 2.2% |
| German | 102 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 100 | 0.4% |
| English | 99 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 86 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.5% |
| Internet access | 98.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99502
What city is ZIP code 99502 in?
ZIP code 99502 is primarily assigned to Anchorage, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99502 in?
ZIP code 99502 falls within Anchorage County, Alaska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99502?
The median home value in ZIP code 99502 is $391,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99502?
The median household income in ZIP code 99502 is $112,635, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 99502?
ZIP code 99502 has an estimated population of 26,257 residents, with a density of 1,495 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 99502 in?
ZIP code 99502 observes the AKST timezone.