Anchorage, AK cityscape

99517

Anchorage, AK

Total Population
16,347
Median Household Income
$96,700
Median Home Value
$357,100
Median Rent
$1,237

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$96,700
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$357,100
100.3% above state median
Rent
$1,237
100% above state median
Median Age
38.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Anchorage, AK

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 40.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$96,700
+28.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-89,164,787
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.45 people

Total Households
6,620
Family Households
41.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
34.3%
#2 Industry
Finance
27.4%
#3 Industry
Construction
9.5%
Total Employed Residents:3,776

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.8%
135 workers
Public Transit
1.4%
105 workers
Total Commuting Workers:7,409
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.4%
8,356 employed
Labor Force
9,120
605 unemployed
Median Age
38.5 years
Per Capita Income
$54,510
Poverty Rate
9.7%

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