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Anchorage County
Indian, AK
99540
99540 ZIP Code — Indian, AK
Anchorage County, Alaska
ZIP code 99540 is located in
Indian ,
Alaska ,
within Anchorage County .
It covers approximately 130.98 square miles and serves a population of
322 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99540
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $375,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $85,179.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 99540 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
322
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
020
Geography
Land area
130.98 sq mi
Water area
36.34 sq mi
Latitude
61.0008
Longitude
-149.5365
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
14.6%
25.7%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
40.1%
32.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
34.4%
31.0%
28.9%
Over $200k
10.8%
10.8%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$85,179
Median household income
$375,900
Median home value
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 35 10.9% 18 and over 287 89.1% 65 and over 61 18.9% Median age 49.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 313 97.2% Black or African American 8 2.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
14.6%
25.7%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
40.1%
32.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
34.4%
31.0%
28.9%
Over $200k
10.8%
10.8%
8.8%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 16.6% $50k–$75k 33.2% $75k–$100k 3.4% $100k–$150k 33.2% $200k+ 13.7% Median income $85,179
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $375,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 76.6% Renter occupied 23.4% Vacant 10.5% Single-family detached 96.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.75
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 15.3% 1990–1999 57.2% 1980–1989 15.7% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 11.8% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 42.8% 1 bedroom 11.8% 2 bedrooms 23.6% 3 bedrooms 10.0% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 40.0% 2 vehicles 17.1% 3 or more 42.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 83.9% Fuel oil 9.8% Wood 6.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 65 31.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 93 45.4% Female householder, no spouse 47 22.9% Households with children under 18 20 9.8% Households with seniors (65+) 61 29.8% Average household size 1.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.9% 10.7% Married 44.0% 50.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.2% 0.0% Divorced 28.9% 38.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
44.2%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 51.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 13 100.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
49.5%
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Transportation & utilities
15.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 64.1% Service 0.0% Sales & office 6.3% Natural resources & construction 10.4% Production & transportation 19.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 25.0% Government 75.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.7% Carpool 4.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 12.5% Work from home 0.0% Other means 3.6% Avg commute (minutes) 32.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.8% Retirement income 42.9% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.3% High blood pressure 31.3% High cholesterol 33.3% Diabetes 7.3% Heart disease 5.3% Stroke 2.3% Asthma 8.5% Arthritis 22.6% Kidney disease 2.3% Pulmonary disease 4.7% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.0% Binge drinking 21.1% No physical activity 15.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.9% Depression 16.5% Fair or poor health 9.6% Poor mental health 10.3% Poor physical health 8.1% No health insurance 9.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.2% Visited dentist 71.3% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 9.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 31 10.8%
Disability % Any disability 21.1% Under 18 42.9% 18–64 years 8.8% 65 and over 54.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.2% Public insurance 29.2% No insurance 14.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 322 100.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 296 91.9% Born in same state 296 91.9% Born in different state 112 34.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 26 8.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 71 22% German 48 14.9% French 48 14.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 26 8.1% Arab 19 5.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 63.7% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99540
What city is ZIP code 99540 in?
ZIP code 99540 is primarily assigned to Indian, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99540 in?
ZIP code 99540 falls within Anchorage County, Alaska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99540?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 99540 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 99540 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99540?
The median home value in ZIP code 99540 is $375,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 99540?
ZIP code 99540 has an estimated population of 322 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 99540 in?
ZIP code 99540 observes the AKST timezone.
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