99517 ZIP Code — Anchorage, AK
Anchorage County, Alaska
ZIP code 99517 is located in Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage County. It covers approximately 3.24 square miles and serves a population of 16,347 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99517
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $357,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
The gap between median ($96,700) 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,347
population
3.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99517 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99517
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99517. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Anchorage | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99599 Anchorage (1.5 mi)
99529 Anchorage (1.7 mi)
99503 Anchorage (1.8 mi)
99513 Anchorage (2.5 mi)
99518 Anchorage (2.9 mi)
99501 Anchorage (3.3 mi)
99508 Anchorage (4.1 mi)
99530 Anchorage (5.1 mi)
99502 Anchorage (5.5 mi)
99515 Anchorage (5.7 mi)
99507 Anchorage (6.4 mi)
99504 Anchorage (6.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,347 |
| Population density | 5,045 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 020 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.1907 |
| Longitude | -149.9410 |
| 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 | 27.5% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
16,347
Population
5,045
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$96,700
Median household income
$54,510
Per capita income
$357,100
Median home value
$1,237
Median monthly rent
62.3%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
5,077
Housing units
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
455
Under 5
428
623
5–9
587
534
10–14
504
330
15–19
311
480
20–24
453
1,332
25–34
1,256
1,279
35–44
1,205
980
45–54
924
564
55–59
532
578
60–64
545
848
65–74
799
281
75–84
265
131
85+
123
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,523 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 12,824 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,447 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.5%
Asian
10.7%
Two or more races
9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
7.9%
Black or African American
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2.6%
Other race
1.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,313 | 61.5% |
| Asian | 1,790 | 10.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,669 | 9.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,322 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 521 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 432 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 432 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 300 | 1.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.5% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
12.4%
$75k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k+
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.0% |
| $200k+ | 14.7% |
| Median income | $96,700 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k–$300k
25.4%
$300k–$500k
40.8%
$500k–$1M
20.2%
$1M+
4.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,237 |
| Owner occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter occupied | 37.7% |
| Vacant | 12.6% |
| Single-family detached | 41.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 17.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.4% |
| Electricity | 19.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,723 | 41.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 679 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,397 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,821 | 27.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,883 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,767 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 27.8% |
| Married | 45.2% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 16.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college, no degree
25.9%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
18.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 180 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 205 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,657 | 49.7% |
| High school | 541 | 16.2% |
| College / grad school | 749 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Professional & management
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Finance & real estate
9.7%
Public administration
9.7%
Retail trade
8.3%
Construction
4.3%
Other services
4.2%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.7% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.5% |
| Government | 22.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.8% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 3.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
8.0%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 19.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,219 | 9.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.7% |
| Public insurance | 33.2% |
| No insurance | 12.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,464 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 838 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 62 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 164 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 496 | 3.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,488 | 88.6% |
| Born in same state | 14,163 | 86.6% |
| Born in different state | 7,166 | 43.8% |
| Foreign born | 325 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,859 | 11.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,424 | 76.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,802 | 11% |
| French | 1,582 | 9.7% |
| Polish | 461 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 440 | 2.7% |
| English | 125 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 122 | 0.7% |
| German | 81 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 58 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99517
What city is ZIP code 99517 in?
ZIP code 99517 is primarily assigned to Anchorage, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99517 in?
ZIP code 99517 falls within Anchorage County, Alaska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99517?
The median home value in ZIP code 99517 is $357,100.
Does ZIP code 99517 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 99517 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99517?
ZIP code 99517 has an estimated population of 16,347 residents, with a density of 5,045 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99517?
The median household income in ZIP code 99517 is $96,700, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99517 in?
ZIP code 99517 observes the AKST timezone.