99506 ZIP Code — Jber, AK
Anchorage County, Alaska
ZIP code 99506 is located in Jber, Alaska, within Anchorage County. It covers approximately 20.55 square miles and serves a population of 6,991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99506
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $71,008.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
6,991
population
20.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99506 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99506
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99506. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jber | Acceptable |
| Jber | Acceptable |
| Jber | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99501 Anchorage (4.5 mi)
99508 Anchorage (4.7 mi)
99505 Jber (4.8 mi)
99504 Anchorage (5 mi)
99513 Anchorage (5.3 mi)
99530 Anchorage (6.5 mi)
99503 Anchorage (6.8 mi)
99517 Anchorage (7.8 mi)
99518 Anchorage (8.8 mi)
99507 Anchorage (9 mi)
99599 Anchorage (9 mi)
99529 Anchorage (9.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,991 |
| Population density | 340 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 020 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.2757 |
| Longitude | -149.7877 |
| 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 | 49.5% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.2% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
6,991
Population
340
People per sq mi
23.1
Median age
$71,008
Median household income
$26,424
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,928
Median monthly rent
0.2%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
126
Housing units
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
565
Under 5
490
290
5–9
252
169
10–14
146
170
15–19
147
1,061
20–24
921
1,005
25–34
872
276
35–44
239
43
45–54
38
105
55–59
91
38
60–64
33
13
65–74
11
9
75–84
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,028 | 29.0% |
| 18 and over | 4,963 | 71.0% |
| 65 and over | 40 | 0.6% |
| Median age | 23.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Two or more races
12.2%
Hispanic or Latino
10%
Black or African American
7.5%
Other race
4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3.6%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,510 | 58% |
| Two or more races | 947 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 779 | 10% |
| Black or African American | 585 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 338 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 282 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 256 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.5% | 25.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 32.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 31.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.2% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
27.7%
$75k–$100k
20.1%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
0.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 0.6% |
| Median income | $71,008 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,928 |
| Owner occupied | 0.2% |
| Renter occupied | 99.8% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 1.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 33.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.7% |
| 3 or more | 9.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.8% |
| Electricity | 37.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,615 | 78.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 27 | 1.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 271 | 13.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 136 | 6.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 977 | 47.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21 | 1.0% |
| Average household size | 3.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.0% | 15.4% |
| Married | 57.6% | 81.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 3.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
20.7%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
18.3%
Bachelor's degree
21.0%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 152 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 168 | 9.1% |
| Elementary school | 668 | 36.2% |
| High school | 150 | 8.1% |
| College / grad school | 707 | 38.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Public administration
22.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
21.3%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Professional & management
6.1%
Retail trade
5.1%
Other services
4.7%
Information
2.0%
Manufacturing
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.3% |
| Service | 34.7% |
| Sales & office | 31.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.8% |
| Production & transportation | 4.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.9% |
| Government | 36.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.4% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.8% |
| Work from home | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
18.4%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
8.7%
Female-led households
30.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 2.7% |
| Retirement income | 10.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 13.7% |
| High cholesterol | 13.9% |
| Diabetes | 2.1% |
| Heart disease | 1.1% |
| Stroke | 0.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 7.3% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.9% |
| Cancer | 1.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 28.6% |
| No physical activity | 14.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 6.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 5.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 53.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.6% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 484 | 19.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 2.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 95.7% |
| Public insurance | 9.2% |
| No insurance | 0.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,936 | 84.9% |
| Spanish | 30 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 23 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,624 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 6,213 | 88.9% |
| Born in different state | 753 | 10.8% |
| Foreign born | 411 | 5.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 367 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 177 | 48.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 710 | 10.2% |
| Italian | 566 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 545 | 7.8% |
| Polish | 135 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 57 | 0.8% |
| German | 28 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.3% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99506
What city is ZIP code 99506 in?
ZIP code 99506 is primarily assigned to Jber, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99506 in?
ZIP code 99506 falls within Anchorage County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99506 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 99506 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99506?
ZIP code 99506 has an estimated population of 6,991 residents, with a density of 340 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99506?
The median household income in ZIP code 99506 is $71,008, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99506 in?
ZIP code 99506 observes the AKST timezone.