99515 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 99515, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

99515 is a zip code in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, which covers Anchorage, with a total population of 21,596 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 99515 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 99515.

The estimated population of people living in 99515 is 21,596, with a median age of 37.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 99515 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,596
 -2.83% -10.79%
2020
22,226
 -3.15% -
2019
22,950
 -1.93% -
2018
23,402
 -3.33% -
2017
24,207
 - -

Population of 99515 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 99515 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
63.1%
62.4%
 +1.12%
Black/African American
1.8%
1.8%
 0.00%
Native
3%
4.6%
 -34.78%
Hispanic
8.7%
9.1%
 -4.40%
Asian
9.2%
12.9%
 -28.68%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
3.7%
0.4%
 +825.00%
Two Or More Races
10.4%
8.7%
 +19.54%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 99515 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 99515 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 99515 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 99515 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.9 +3.55% 35.7 +2.29% 39.3 +2.61%
2020 36.6 -0.54% 34.9 -1.13% 38.3 +0.26%
2019 36.8 +3.66% 35.3 +5.69% 38.2 +1.06%
2018 35.5 +4.41% 33.4 +2.77% 37.8 +5.59%
2017 34 - 32.5 - 35.8 -

The median age of the 99515 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 99515 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 1,772 -7.5% 1,689 -37.23% 1,630 1,130
10 to 19 2,091 -29.44% 1,461 +16.72% 1,522 1,685
20 to 29 1,721 -17.25% 1,736 -23.06% 1,431 1,362
30 to 39 1,854 -27.14% 1,706 -17.77% 1,376 1,396
40 to 49 1,130 +38.21% 1,587 -8.3% 1,624 1,426
50 to 59 1,736 -29.28% 1,763 -13.21% 1,257 1,536
60 to 69 1,082 +7.1% 1,016 +23.63% 1,122 1,267
70+ 700 +1.48% 1,163 -2.43% 705 1,127

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 99515 zip code is $103,942.00.

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 99515.

  • Under 25
    $61,397.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,172.00
  • 45 to 64
    $122,065.00
  • 65 and over
    $89,786.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 99515 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 99515, 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 99515 is currently $126,035.00.

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.

15.17% of households in 99515 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 99515 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 99515 is $45,052.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 99515 by the total population of 99515.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 99515 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 99515 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
    14.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 99515 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 99515 zip over the age of 16 is 16,908.

Of those people, a total of 69.90% 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 99515 is 66.40%.

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 99515 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,279 58.20% 8.60%
20 to 24 years 1,481 87.10% 12.90%
25 to 29 years 1,312 83.20% 3.00%
30 to 34 years 1,218 83.70% 1.50%
35 to 44 years 3,172 89.40% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 2,838 85.30% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 1,387 82.40% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 1,463 40.10% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 1,793 34.70% 0.30%
75 years and over 965 7.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 99515. 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 12,002 70.30% 2.90%
Black or African American 321 75.10% 3.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 628 69.60% 6.60%
Asian 1,644 75.90% 1.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 507 19.10% 0.00%
Other 262 94.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,544 72.40% 10.90%
Hispanic or Latino 1,172 81.80% 2.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,314 69.90% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 99515 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 99515 is 11,233, with median earnings of $52,667.00.

Women in 99515 are earning approximately 70.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,233 $52,667.00
Male 5,825 $64,303.00
Female 5,408 $45,561.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 99515 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 1,285 $88,696.00
Business and Financial 804 $82,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 476 $75,714.00
Architecture and Engineering 216 $71,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 153 $74,150.00
Community and Social Service 157 $44,726.00
Legal 108 $99,286.00
Educational and Library 825 $69,288.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 317 $14,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 573 $99,158.00
Healthcare Support 378 $42,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 172 $40,109.00
Law Enforcement 96 $66,471.00
Food Preparation and Serving 710 $27,746.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 275 $13,315.00
Personal Care and Service 219 $23,325.00
Sales 1,088 $41,731.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,505 $38,364.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 105 $32,019.00
Construction and Extraction 335 $66,016.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 407 $62,188.00
Production 212 $24,960.00
Transportation and Material Moving 664 $41,389.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 99515 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 99515.

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 650 $106,979.00 635 $81,923.00
Business and Financial 362 $97,159.00 442 $70,469.00
Computer and Mathematical 410 $90,192.00 66 $62,292.00
Architecture and Engineering 188 $105,109.00 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 92 $141,406.00 61 $73,250.00
Community and Social Service 111 $43,323.00 46 $91,176.00
Legal 70 $98,571.00 38 $136,250.00
Educational and Library 287 $74,375.00 538 $48,839.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 90 $95,610.00 227 $11,156.00
Healthcare Practitioners 147 $103,897.00 426 $98,673.00
Healthcare Support 33 $34,554.00 345 $43,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 157 $40,380.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 96 $66,471.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 321 $28,850.00 389 $23,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 160 $7,391.00 115 $13,424.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 196 $23,900.00
Sales 652 $66,250.00 436 $14,958.00
Office and Administrative Support 369 $32,325.00 1,136 $40,588.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 67 $49,531.00 38 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 306 $72,879.00 29 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 407 $62,188.00 0 $0.00
Production 67 $33,491.00 145 $24,362.00
Transportation and Material Moving 626 $41,389.00 38 $0.00

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 7,494 households in 99515, with an average household size of 2.86 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 5,172 families living in the 99515 zip code with an average family size of 3.31 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 99515:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,894 338 940 2,322
Average Household Size 3.55 3.9 3.03 1.49
Total Families 3,894 338 940 0
Average Household Size 3.46 2.77 2.89 0

Poverty

Of the 5,172 families living in 99515, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 99515:

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 7,945 housing units in 99515.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,494 94.32%
Vacant 451 5.68%

20.10% of the total 7,945 housing units in 99515 are rental units. This is approximately 1,597 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,858 are occupied by the owner - or 73.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 99515 is $1,646.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 99515 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
    39
  • Less than $500
    41
  • $500 to $999
    97
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    440
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    756
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    191
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    38
  • $3,000 or more
    34

Property Value

The median value of a property in 99515 is $342,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 99515 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    245
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    157
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    141
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    309
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,166
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,056
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    705
  • $1,000,000 or more
    79

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 99515. The chart below shows the number of properties in 99515 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    18
  • 1940 to 1949
    8
  • 1950 to 1959
    118
  • 1960 to 1969
    344
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,468
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,916
  • 1990 to 1999
    932
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,684
  • 2010 to 2013
    457
  • 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 99515 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    199
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,073
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,170
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,052

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 99515 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 99515 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 99515.

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
    398
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    969
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,329
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,554
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,242
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    343
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    662
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    83
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    75
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    196
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    105
  • 90 or more minutes
    187

Summary

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