99501 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 99501, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

99501 is a zip code in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, which covers Anchorage, with a total population of 16,267 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 99501 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 99501.

The estimated population of people living in 99501 is 16,267, with a median age of 38.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 99501 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,267
+1.92%
-4.78%
2020
15,961
 -4.3% -
2019
16,679
 -2.22% -
2018
17,058
 -0.15% -
2017
17,084
 - -

Population of 99501 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 99501 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
54.4%
52.8%
 +3.03%
Black/African American
7.4%
8.3%
 -10.84%
Native
9.7%
12.8%
 -24.22%
Hispanic
8.7%
8%
 +8.75%
Asian
6.5%
5.8%
 +12.07%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
3.9%
3.2%
 +21.88%
Two Or More Races
7.5%
8.5%
 -11.76%
Other
1.9%
0.6%
 +216.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 99501 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 99501 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 99501 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 99501 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38 +1.06% 37.3 +1.63% 39 +0.26%
2020 37.6 +1.35% 36.7 +0.82% 38.9 +3.18%
2019 37.1 +4.8% 36.4 +4.9% 37.7 +4.43%
2018 35.4 +2.02% 34.7 +3.27% 36.1 -0.55%
2017 34.7 - 33.6 - 36.3 -

The median age of the 99501 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 99501 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,044 -21.98% 879 -21.35% 816 664
10 to 19 807 -1% 660 -15.92% 776 549
20 to 29 1,875 -27.99% 1,767 -17.6% 1,402 1,468
30 to 39 1,448 +27.25% 1,265 -8.32% 1,872 1,144
40 to 49 1,064 -1.32% 773 +18.61% 1,045 911
50 to 59 1,277 -15.76% 1,155 -33.31% 1,075 809
60 to 69 806 +14.94% 1,005 -5.51% 923 929
70+ 406 +81.35% 853 +23.47% 831 1,053

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 99501 zip code is $65,469.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 99501.

  • Under 25
    $39,265.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,479.00
  • 45 to 64
    $105,660.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,094.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 99501 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 99501, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 99501 is currently $92,173.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.68% of households in 99501 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 99501 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.77%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 99501 is $44,416.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 99501 by the total population of 99501.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 99501 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 99501 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.45%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 99501 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 99501 zip over the age of 16 is 14,015.

Of those people, a total of 63.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 99501 is 56.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 99501 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 553 54.10% 12.10%
20 to 24 years 1,029 77.10% 10.50%
25 to 29 years 1,841 72.90% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 1,523 78.90% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 2,282 73.90% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 2,143 81.10% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 908 75.30% 9.60%
60 to 64 years 1,080 53.90% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 1,712 24.10% 11.20%
75 years and over 944 9.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 99501. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,560 66.00% 2.60%
Black or African American 1,046 67.20% 10.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,393 35.20% 25.70%
Asian 976 76.40% 10.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 390 69.00% 21.60%
Other 700 59.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 950 58.70% 7.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,033 70.50% 3.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,186 65.10% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 99501 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 99501 is 7,975, with median earnings of $45,755.00.

Women in 99501 are earning approximately 78.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,975 $45,755.00
Male 4,153 $51,017.00
Female 3,822 $39,988.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 99501 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 824 $89,861.00
Business and Financial 336 $81,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 106 $37,444.00
Architecture and Engineering 261 $163,482.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 168 $63,889.00
Community and Social Service 141 $29,688.00
Legal 263 $107,426.00
Educational and Library 279 $33,689.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 133 $49,646.00
Healthcare Practitioners 413 $78,456.00
Healthcare Support 163 $56,719.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 160 $63,278.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 679 $23,909.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 399 $25,373.00
Personal Care and Service 286 $25,809.00
Sales 845 $33,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 980 $39,269.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $133,188.00
Construction and Extraction 242 $45,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 73 $32,083.00
Production 368 $50,273.00
Transportation and Material Moving 413 $41,690.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 99501 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 99501.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 428 $105,119.00 396 $84,038.00
Business and Financial 180 $118,750.00 156 $50,865.00
Computer and Mathematical 96 $37,167.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 221 $156,771.00 40 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 104 $61,800.00 64 $68,250.00
Community and Social Service 40 $39,265.00 101 $28,188.00
Legal 140 $143,611.00 123 $68,393.00
Educational and Library 52 $31,944.00 227 $33,787.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $49,327.00 65 $49,954.00
Healthcare Practitioners 154 $88,182.00 259 $73,221.00
Healthcare Support 26 $39,500.00 137 $65,694.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $42,875.00 45 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 282 $24,357.00 397 $23,348.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 262 $26,442.00 137 $7,644.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $4,919.00 226 $31,167.00
Sales 459 $35,450.00 386 $30,865.00
Office and Administrative Support 225 $42,734.00 755 $39,029.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 242 $45,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 73 $32,083.00 0 $0.00
Production 289 $50,631.00 79 $29,336.00
Transportation and Material Moving 362 $41,991.00 51 $29,261.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,348 households in 99501, with an average household size of 2.03 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,189 families living in the 99501 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 99501:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,151 374 664 4,159
Average Household Size 2.88 2.94 3.25 1.32
Total Families 2,151 374 664 0
Average Household Size 2.85 2.73 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 3,189 families living in 99501, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 99501:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,691 housing units in 99501.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,348 84.55%
Vacant 1,343 15.45%

51.82% of the total 8,691 housing units in 99501 are rental units. This is approximately 4,504 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,742 are occupied by the owner - or 31.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 99501 is $1,056.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 99501 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    102
  • Less than $500
    392
  • $500 to $999
    1,614
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,630
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    470
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    250
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    75
  • $3,000 or more
    73

Property Value

The median value of a property in 99501 is $341,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 99501 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    12
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    23
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    184
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    230
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    627
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    903
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    713
  • $1,000,000 or more
    50

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 99501. The chart below shows the number of properties in 99501 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    178
  • 1940 to 1949
    606
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,438
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,227
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,396
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,477
  • 1990 to 1999
    465
  • 2000 to 2009
    615
  • 2010 to 2013
    289
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 99501 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,070
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,584
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,943
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    751

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 99501 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 99501 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 99501.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    372
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,781
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,836
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,629
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    993
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    84
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    386
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    67
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    52
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    85
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    125
  • 90 or more minutes
    162

Summary

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