99518 ZIP Code — Anchorage, AK
Anchorage County, Alaska
ZIP code 99518 is located in Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage County. It covers approximately 3.79 square miles and serves a population of 10,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99518
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 $291,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $86,963. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
10,351
population
3.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99518 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99518
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99518. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Anchorage | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99599 Anchorage (2.1 mi)
99503 Anchorage (2.1 mi)
99517 Anchorage (2.9 mi)
99515 Anchorage (3.4 mi)
99529 Anchorage (3.8 mi)
99507 Anchorage (3.8 mi)
99513 Anchorage (3.9 mi)
99508 Anchorage (4.1 mi)
99501 Anchorage (4.5 mi)
99504 Anchorage (5.9 mi)
99502 Anchorage (7 mi)
99530 Anchorage (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,351 |
| Population density | 2,731 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 020 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.1581 |
| Longitude | -149.8856 |
| 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 | 26.3% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.9% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
10,351
Population
2,731
People per sq mi
32.0
Median age
$86,963
Median household income
$41,762
Per capita income
$291,400
Median home value
$1,627
Median monthly rent
63.0%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
3,095
Housing units
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
331
Under 5
313
526
5–9
498
174
10–14
165
217
15–19
206
272
20–24
258
1,431
25–34
1,356
673
35–44
637
589
45–54
558
358
55–59
340
218
60–64
207
298
65–74
282
170
75–84
162
57
85+
55
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,243 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 8,108 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,024 | 9.9% |
| Median age | 32.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.7%
Two or more races
16.9%
Asian
8.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.2%
Black or African American
4.1%
Other race
2.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,231 | 56.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,860 | 16.9% |
| Asian | 928 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 644 | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 571 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 450 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 311 | 2.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.3% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.9% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $86,963 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
6.8%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k–$300k
31.9%
$300k–$500k
38.3%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $291,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,627 |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% |
| Vacant | 9.2% |
| Single-family detached | 29.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 34.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.0% |
| Electricity | 11.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,681 | 39.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 329 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 970 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,251 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,223 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 793 | 18.7% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.1% | 34.0% |
| Married | 45.5% | 43.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
13.3%
Bachelor's degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 95 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 125 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,139 | 52.4% |
| High school | 252 | 11.6% |
| College / grad school | 563 | 25.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
15.9%
Education & healthcare
15.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
11.6%
Public administration
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Professional & management
7.5%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
5.6%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Information
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.9% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 28.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.0% |
| Government | 20.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.2% |
| Carpool | 12.1% |
| Public transit | 3.3% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 4.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
10.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 27.7% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 21.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 607 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.8% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 17.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 25.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,707 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 416 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 43 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 347 | 3.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,510 | 91.9% |
| Born in same state | 9,265 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 4,576 | 44.2% |
| Foreign born | 245 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 841 | 8.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 499 | 59.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 945 | 9.1% |
| French | 874 | 8.4% |
| Polish | 360 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 231 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 184 | 1.8% |
| German | 27 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 16 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99518
What city is ZIP code 99518 in?
ZIP code 99518 is primarily assigned to Anchorage, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99518 in?
ZIP code 99518 falls within Anchorage County, Alaska.
What is the population of ZIP code 99518?
ZIP code 99518 has an estimated population of 10,351 residents, with a density of 2,733 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99518?
The median home value in ZIP code 99518 is $291,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99518?
The median household income in ZIP code 99518 is $86,963, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99518 in?
ZIP code 99518 observes the AKST timezone.