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Population and households in ZIP 99501
Household size in ZIP 99501
| Period | ZIP 99501 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.00 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.03 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 99501 is a place of small households, averaging 2.03 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest. ZIP 99501 has the smallest households of any Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 99501
| Period | ZIP 99501 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.3, the median age in ZIP 99501 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Alaska overall, where the median age is 37.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.1, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 99501
| Period | ZIP 99501 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 99501 as they are nationally: 11.4%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 99501
Renters in ZIP 99501
| Period | ZIP 99501 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.2% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.1% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.7% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.4% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 99501 rent: 62.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (39.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 6.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 99501
| Period | ZIP 99501 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 99501: 16.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 99501
| Period | ZIP 99501 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 99501 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest. ZIP 99501 has the oldest homes of any Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 99501
| Period | ZIP 99501 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $935 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,050 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,165 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,367 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$432 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 99501 costs $1,367 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $432 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 99501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99501
| Period | ZIP 99501 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.2% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 99501 as nationally: 37.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alaska as a whole (31.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.6 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 99501
| Period | ZIP 99501 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 99501 is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Alaska as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 99501
| Period | ZIP 99501 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in ZIP 99501 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 99501 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 99501 | 2.03 | 40.3 | 11.4% | 62.4% | 16.7% | 1973 | $1,367 | 37.2% | 93.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 99503 | 2.12 | 36.3 | 13.7% | 68.2% | 19.6% | 1975 | $1,215 | 28.9% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 99508 | 2.94 | 32.6 | 17.5% | 47.1% | 13.5% | 1974 | $1,462 | 28.5% | 91.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 99517 | 2.57 | 38.9 | 14.2% | 39.1% | 15.4% | 1976 | $1,627 | 42.8% | 95.0% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 99506 | 2.90 | 22.7 | 3.3% | 99.9% | 2.2% | 1993 | $2,085 | 41.2% | 99.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 99518 | 2.34 | 35.5 | 12.9% | 42.7% | 9.8% | 1985 | $1,684 | 31.3% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 99504 | 2.77 | 35.9 | 15.2% | 34.1% | 10.0% | 1984 | $1,675 | 31.5% | 89.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 99507 | 2.75 | 36.4 | 14.5% | 28.3% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,777 | 36.4% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 99502 | 2.80 | 36.1 | 13.8% | 29.5% | 8.5% | 1986 | $1,951 | 38.8% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 99515 | 2.87 | 37.9 | 6.9% | 21.1% | 6.6% | 1987 | $1,975 | 41.7% | 94.5% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 99505 | 3.37 | 22.3 | 5.2% | 99.8% | 3.1% | 2004 | $2,177 | 35.6% | 96.6% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 99501. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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