99503 ZIP Code — Anchorage, AK
Anchorage County, Alaska
ZIP code 99503 is located in Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage County. It covers approximately 20.68 square miles and serves a population of 12,620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99503
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 $286,200. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $72,958.
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 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,620
population
20.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99503 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99503
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Anchorage | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99513 Anchorage (1.8 mi)
99517 Anchorage (1.8 mi)
99518 Anchorage (2.1 mi)
99501 Anchorage (2.4 mi)
99599 Anchorage (2.4 mi)
99508 Anchorage (2.5 mi)
99529 Anchorage (3.4 mi)
99507 Anchorage (4.8 mi)
99504 Anchorage (5 mi)
99515 Anchorage (5.5 mi)
99530 Anchorage (6 mi)
99506 Jber (6.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,620 |
| Population density | 610 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 020 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.1891 |
| Longitude | -149.8862 |
| 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 | 39.3% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
12,620
Population
610
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$72,958
Median household income
$44,799
Per capita income
$286,200
Median home value
$1,131
Median monthly rent
31.4%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
3,110
Housing units
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
347
Under 5
325
135
5–9
127
218
10–14
204
240
15–19
224
669
20–24
626
1,463
25–34
1,368
870
35–44
814
958
45–54
896
408
55–59
381
420
60–64
393
409
65–74
382
332
75–84
310
52
85+
49
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,665 | 13.2% |
| 18 and over | 10,955 | 86.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,534 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.5%
Two or more races
13.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
11.5%
Asian
10.8%
Black or African American
9.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Other race
3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,972 | 44.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,864 | 13.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,537 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 1,442 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,260 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 788 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 439 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.3% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $72,958 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
21.4%
$200k–$300k
22.7%
$300k–$500k
39.5%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,131 |
| Owner occupied | 31.4% |
| Renter occupied | 68.6% |
| Vacant | 16.5% |
| Single-family detached | 21.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.5% |
| Median rooms | 3.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 25.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% |
| 3 or more | 11.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.2% |
| Electricity | 25.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,610 | 26.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 595 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,013 | 33.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,872 | 30.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,110 | 18.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,190 | 19.5% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.6% | 37.7% |
| Married | 30.8% | 30.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 23.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
31.5%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 145 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 538 | 27.3% |
| High school | 376 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 909 | 46.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.3%
Retail trade
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Professional & management
10.6%
Public administration
7.1%
Other services
6.1%
Construction
5.0%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Information
2.8%
Manufacturing
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 20.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.9% |
| Carpool | 11.3% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 8.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
23.0%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
28.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.4% |
| Retirement income | 15.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.7% |
| Visited dentist | 60.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 980 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 26.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.8% |
| Public insurance | 41.7% |
| No insurance | 14.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,948 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 1,083 | 9.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 87 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 317 | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 541 | 4.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,546 | 83.6% |
| Born in same state | 10,221 | 81.0% |
| Born in different state | 4,947 | 39.2% |
| Foreign born | 325 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,074 | 16.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,207 | 58.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,155 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 1,102 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 334 | 2.6% |
| English | 220 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 121 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 69 | 0.5% |
| German | 23 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.3% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99503
What city is ZIP code 99503 in?
ZIP code 99503 is primarily assigned to Anchorage, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99503 in?
ZIP code 99503 falls within Anchorage County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99503 mostly rentals?
69% of occupied units in ZIP code 99503 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 99503?
ZIP code 99503 has an estimated population of 12,620 residents, with a density of 610 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99503?
The median home value in ZIP code 99503 is $286,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99503?
The median household income in ZIP code 99503 is $72,958, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99503 in?
ZIP code 99503 observes the AKST timezone.