99515 ZIP Code — Anchorage, AK
Anchorage County, Alaska
ZIP code 99515 is located in Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage County. It covers approximately 10.57 square miles and serves a population of 21,629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99515
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 $381,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($110,613) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% 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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,629
population
10.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99515 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99515
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99515. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Anchorage | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99518 Anchorage (3.4 mi)
99599 Anchorage (4.3 mi)
99507 Anchorage (5 mi)
99503 Anchorage (5.5 mi)
99517 Anchorage (5.7 mi)
99529 Anchorage (5.8 mi)
99516 Anchorage (7.1 mi)
99513 Anchorage (7.2 mi)
99502 Anchorage (7.3 mi)
99508 Anchorage (7.4 mi)
99501 Anchorage (7.8 mi)
99504 Anchorage (8.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,629 |
| Population density | 2,046 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 020 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.1104 |
| Longitude | -149.9043 |
| 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 | 17.3% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.3% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 12.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
21,629
Population
2,046
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$110,613
Median household income
$48,262
Per capita income
$381,200
Median home value
$1,698
Median monthly rent
79.3%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
6,488
Housing units
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
611
Under 5
614
825
5–9
829
713
10–14
715
838
15–19
841
663
20–24
665
1,270
25–34
1,276
1,593
35–44
1,600
1,478
45–54
1,484
694
55–59
696
733
60–64
735
960
65–74
964
353
75–84
355
62
85+
62
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,275 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 16,354 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,756 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.1%
Two or more races
14.7%
Asian
9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3.4%
Black or African American
1.9%
Other race
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,783 | 61.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,319 | 14.7% |
| Asian | 2,134 | 9.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 966 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 944 | 4.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 763 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 426 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 238 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.3% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.3% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 12.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
4.8%
$50k–$75k
8.5%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k+
18.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.8% |
| $200k+ | 18.6% |
| Median income | $110,613 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
3.4%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k–$300k
14.4%
$300k–$500k
52.6%
$500k–$1M
17.6%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,698 |
| Owner occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter occupied | 20.7% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
| Single-family detached | 60.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% |
| 3 or more | 27.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.0% |
| Electricity | 11.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,138 | 55.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 564 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 861 | 11.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,948 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,566 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,803 | 24.0% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.2% | 29.9% |
| Married | 55.7% | 48.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
24.3%
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
14.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 145 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 167 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,324 | 47.0% |
| High school | 1,274 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,037 | 21.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Retail trade
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Public administration
9.3%
Professional & management
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Construction
5.3%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Information
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.3% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 23.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.1% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
6.1%
Under 18 years
2.6%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
5.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 18.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,261 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 27.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.5% |
| Public insurance | 27.8% |
| No insurance | 10.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,404 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,550 | 7.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 653 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 821 | 4.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,999 | 87.8% |
| Born in same state | 18,625 | 86.1% |
| Born in different state | 9,241 | 42.7% |
| Foreign born | 374 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,630 | 12.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,701 | 64.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,691 | 12.4% |
| French | 2,302 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 901 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 804 | 3.7% |
| English | 296 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 177 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 164 | 0.8% |
| German | 117 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.7% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99515
What city is ZIP code 99515 in?
ZIP code 99515 is primarily assigned to Anchorage, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99515 in?
ZIP code 99515 falls within Anchorage County, Alaska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99515?
The median home value in ZIP code 99515 is $381,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99515?
The median household income in ZIP code 99515 is $110,613, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 99515?
ZIP code 99515 has an estimated population of 21,629 residents, with a density of 2,045 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 99515 in?
ZIP code 99515 observes the AKST timezone.