99505 ZIP Code — Jber, AK
Anchorage County, Alaska
ZIP code 99505 is located in Jber, Alaska, within Anchorage County. It covers approximately 41.76 square miles and serves a population of 5,703 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99505
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.
Median household income is $100,556. The poverty rate of 4% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
5,703
population
41.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99505 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99505
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jber | Acceptable |
| Jber | Acceptable |
| Jber | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99506 Jber (4.8 mi)
99504 Anchorage (5.7 mi)
99508 Anchorage (7.5 mi)
99501 Anchorage (8.3 mi)
99513 Anchorage (9.1 mi)
99507 Anchorage (9.9 mi)
99503 Anchorage (10 mi)
99577 Eagle River (11.1 mi)
99530 Anchorage (11.3 mi)
99518 Anchorage (11.4 mi)
99517 Anchorage (11.5 mi)
99599 Anchorage (12.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,703 |
| Population density | 137 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 020 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.2746 |
| Longitude | -149.6434 |
| 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 | 37.7% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.6% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.6% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
5,703
Population
137
People per sq mi
21.5
Median age
$100,556
Median household income
$27,326
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$2,491
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
Unemployment
35
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
351
Under 5
239
360
5–9
246
399
10–14
272
300
15–19
204
697
20–24
475
584
25–34
399
581
35–44
396
76
45–54
52
17
55–59
11
8
60–64
6
10
65–74
7
8
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,105 | 36.9% |
| 18 and over | 3,598 | 63.1% |
| 65 and over | 30 | 0.5% |
| Median age | 21.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.3%
Two or more races
16.8%
Black or African American
10.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Asian
3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3.1%
Other race
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,477 | 57.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,021 | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 640 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 368 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 205 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 189 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 136 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.7% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.6% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.6% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
29.8%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $100,556 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $2,491 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 6.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 32.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 4.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 41.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 64.6% |
| 3 or more | 16.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.4% |
| Electricity | 40.4% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 702 | 81.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 0.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 68 | 7.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 85 | 9.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 677 | 78.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 34 | 3.9% |
| Average household size | 4.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 61.6% | 37.0% |
| Married | 36.3% | 59.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 0.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
9.1%
Some college, no degree
30.6%
Associate's degree
18.6%
Bachelor's degree
27.0%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 104 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,079 | 50.1% |
| High school | 330 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 551 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.6%
Public administration
15.1%
Professional & management
12.9%
Retail trade
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Other services
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Construction
2.4%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 63.1% |
| Service | 7.8% |
| Sales & office | 11.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.2% |
| Government | 39.8% |
| Self-employed | 1.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.8% |
| Carpool | 16.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 16.0% |
| Work from home | 0.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.3 |
Poverty
All people
3.8%
Under 18 years
4.3%
18 and over
3.3%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
60.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.0% |
| Retirement income | 10.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| High blood pressure | 13.1% |
| High cholesterol | 12.6% |
| Diabetes | 1.9% |
| Heart disease | 1.1% |
| Stroke | 0.7% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 6.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.8% |
| Cancer | 1.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 29.9% |
| No physical activity | 14.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 6.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 4.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 53.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 72.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 234 | 20.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 73.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 98.2% |
| Public insurance | 12.7% |
| No insurance | 0.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,113 | 89.7% |
| Spanish | 39 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 39 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,514 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 4,976 | 87.3% |
| Born in different state | 526 | 9.2% |
| Foreign born | 538 | 9.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 189 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 82 | 43.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 573 | 10% |
| French | 444 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 303 | 5.3% |
| German | 42 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 40 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 15.1% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99505
What city is ZIP code 99505 in?
ZIP code 99505 is primarily assigned to Jber, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99505 in?
ZIP code 99505 falls within Anchorage County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99505 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 99505 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 99505 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 99505 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99505?
ZIP code 99505 has an estimated population of 5,703 residents, with a density of 137 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99505?
The median household income in ZIP code 99505 is $100,556, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99505 in?
ZIP code 99505 observes the AKST timezone.