99645 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 99645, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

99645 is a zip code in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, which covers Matanuska-Susitna, with a total population of 30,706 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 99645 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 99645.

The estimated population of people living in 99645 is 30,706, with a median age of 35.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 99645 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,706
+0.89%
+4.82%
2020
30,435
 -0.34% -
2019
30,540
+0.3%
-
2018
30,450
+3.95%
-
2017
29,293
 - -

Population of 99645 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 99645 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
76.9%
80.6%
 -4.59%
Black/African American
1.5%
1.6%
 -6.25%
Native
5%
4.9%
 +2.04%
Hispanic
6.5%
4%
 +62.50%
Asian
1.2%
1.1%
 +9.09%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%
Two Or More Races
7.9%
7.3%
 +8.22%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 99645 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 99645 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 99645 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 99645 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.2 +2.62% 34.4 +2.08% 36.2 +3.43%
2020 34.3 -0.58% 33.7 -2.03% 35 +1.45%
2019 34.5 -1.99% 34.4 -1.99% 34.5 -2.27%
2018 35.2 -0.56% 35.1 0% 35.3 -1.67%
2017 35.4 - 35.1 - 35.9 -

The median age of the 99645 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 99645 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 2,114 +8.47% 2,050 +3.61% 2,290 2,120
10 to 19 2,409 +4.04% 2,215 -2.37% 2,496 2,159
20 to 29 1,929 +7.56% 1,723 +9.92% 2,054 1,891
30 to 39 2,175 +1.68% 1,830 +14.51% 2,203 2,109
40 to 49 1,990 +4.3% 1,939 -2.25% 2,058 1,887
50 to 59 2,178 -7.42% 2,027 -2.78% 2,019 1,968
60 to 69 1,504 +11.54% 1,500 +18.38% 1,677 1,792
70+ 833 +10.55% 877 +21.89% 913 1,070

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 99645 zip code is $85,530.00.

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 99645.

  • Under 25
    $54,773.00
  • 25 to 44
    $92,167.00
  • 45 to 64
    $102,416.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,803.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 99645 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 99645, 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 99645 is currently $106,471.00.

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.

11.16% of households in 99645 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 99645 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.59%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 99645 is $37,836.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 99645 by the total population of 99645.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 99645 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 99645 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
    11.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.12%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 99645 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 99645 zip over the age of 16 is 23,474.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% 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 99645 is 57.10%.

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 99645 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,833 42.00% 26.70%
20 to 24 years 1,877 71.40% 9.60%
25 to 29 years 2,068 73.60% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 2,270 74.70% 8.80%
35 to 44 years 4,107 83.20% 5.90%
45 to 54 years 3,791 79.80% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 2,076 64.10% 4.20%
60 to 64 years 1,770 53.40% 4.30%
65 to 74 years 2,573 26.00% 4.30%
75 years and over 1,109 7.80% 6.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 99645. 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 19,436 64.20% 6.40%
Black or African American 348 62.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,197 47.50% 17.80%
Asian 310 49.70% 13.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 153 54.90% 12.10%
Other 300 77.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,730 61.50% 7.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,171 72.30% 7.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,923 64.00% 6.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 99645 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 99645 is 13,407, with median earnings of $51,573.00.

Women in 99645 are earning approximately 72.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,407 $51,573.00
Male 7,210 $58,406.00
Female 6,197 $42,208.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 99645 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 1,338 $78,646.00
Business and Financial 511 $72,850.00
Computer and Mathematical 211 $97,321.00
Architecture and Engineering 289 $85,694.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 228 $71,111.00
Community and Social Service 308 $49,038.00
Legal 134 $50,625.00
Educational and Library 881 $57,471.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 225 $39,554.00
Healthcare Practitioners 945 $78,988.00
Healthcare Support 598 $32,381.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 163 $54,688.00
Law Enforcement 279 $86,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 584 $13,469.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 363 $21,927.00
Personal Care and Service 516 $21,743.00
Sales 1,064 $32,262.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,527 $43,590.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 125 $15,221.00
Construction and Extraction 1,089 $55,580.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 674 $66,818.00
Production 389 $50,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 571 $54,583.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 99645 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 99645.

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 808 $82,981.00 530 $64,500.00
Business and Financial 229 $88,646.00 282 $53,942.00
Computer and Mathematical 168 $105,263.00 43 $77,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 268 $85,833.00 21 $59,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 124 $72,361.00 104 $53,750.00
Community and Social Service 120 $50,500.00 188 $48,000.00
Legal 43 $76,250.00 91 $49,440.00
Educational and Library 281 $67,708.00 600 $55,323.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 118 $51,136.00 107 $24,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 273 $96,950.00 672 $74,783.00
Healthcare Support 107 $39,034.00 491 $30,298.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 130 $69,000.00 33 $43,250.00
Law Enforcement 231 $86,313.00 48 $85,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 255 $13,375.00 329 $13,494.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 184 $24,457.00 179 $9,738.00
Personal Care and Service 106 $28,636.00 410 $20,040.00
Sales 496 $40,526.00 568 $26,779.00
Office and Administrative Support 409 $52,697.00 1,118 $41,161.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $20,139.00 48 $7,500.00
Construction and Extraction 1,030 $55,357.00 59 $65,139.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 650 $68,571.00 24 $59,444.00
Production 303 $62,750.00 86 $4,767.00
Transportation and Material Moving 481 $54,004.00 90 $61,739.00

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 10,623 households in 99645, with an average household size of 2.82 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 7,868 families living in the 99645 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 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 99645:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,184 575 1,109 2,755
Average Household Size 3.41 3.19 3.19 1.28
Total Families 6,184 575 1,109 0
Average Household Size 3.36 2.72 2.88 0

Poverty

Of the 7,868 families living in 99645, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 99645:

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 11,488 housing units in 99645.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,623 92.47%
Vacant 865 7.53%

18.78% of the total 11,488 housing units in 99645 are rental units. This is approximately 2,157 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,304 are occupied by the owner - or 72.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 99645 is $1,185.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 99645 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
    162
  • Less than $500
    128
  • $500 to $999
    636
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    754
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    429
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    162
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    48
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 99645 is $280,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 99645 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    158
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    234
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    305
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    982
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,109
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,765
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    703
  • $1,000,000 or more
    48

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 99645. The chart below shows the number of properties in 99645 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    161
  • 1940 to 1949
    126
  • 1950 to 1959
    354
  • 1960 to 1969
    334
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,388
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,751
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,871
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,361
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,122
  • 2014 or later
    20

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 99645 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    319
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,380
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,944
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,980

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 99645 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 99645 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 99645.

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
    564
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,248
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,583
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,665
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,170
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    523
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,019
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    151
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    330
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,113
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,654
  • 90 or more minutes
    459

Summary

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