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Population and households in ZIP 99503
Household size in ZIP 99503
| Period | ZIP 99503 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 99503 are small: just 2.12 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.29, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
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 99503
| Period | ZIP 99503 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 99503 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.3, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 35.4, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the southwest.
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 99503
| Period | ZIP 99503 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 99503 than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 99503
Renters in ZIP 99503
| Period | ZIP 99503 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.1% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.5% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.5% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.2% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 99503 rent: 68.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 46.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 99503
| Period | ZIP 99503 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 99503: 19.6% 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 is up 8.1 points from 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 99503
| Period | ZIP 99503 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 99503 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 99503 has older homes than at least four in five Alaska ZIP codes.
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 99503
| Period | ZIP 99503 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $921 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $988 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,102 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,215 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$294 | +$451 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 99503 pays $1,215 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $294 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
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 99503
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99503
| Period | ZIP 99503 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 99503 than nationally: 28.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
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 99503
| Period | ZIP 99503 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.7% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 99503 have finished high school as nationally: 89.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Alaska as a whole (93.3%). 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 99503
| Period | ZIP 99503 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 99503 than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 99503 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 99503 | 2.12 | 36.3 | 13.7% | 68.2% | 19.6% | 1975 | $1,215 | 28.9% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 99517 | 2.57 | 38.9 | 14.2% | 39.1% | 15.4% | 1976 | $1,627 | 42.8% | 95.0% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 99501 | 2.03 | 40.3 | 11.4% | 62.4% | 16.7% | 1973 | $1,367 | 37.2% | 93.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 99518 | 2.34 | 35.5 | 12.9% | 42.7% | 9.8% | 1985 | $1,684 | 31.3% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 99508 | 2.94 | 32.6 | 17.5% | 47.1% | 13.5% | 1974 | $1,462 | 28.5% | 91.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 99502 | 2.80 | 36.1 | 13.8% | 29.5% | 8.5% | 1986 | $1,951 | 38.8% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 99507 | 2.75 | 36.4 | 14.5% | 28.3% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,777 | 36.4% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 99506 | 2.90 | 22.7 | 3.3% | 99.9% | 2.2% | 1993 | $2,085 | 41.2% | 99.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 99515 | 2.87 | 37.9 | 6.9% | 21.1% | 6.6% | 1987 | $1,975 | 41.7% | 94.5% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 99504 | 2.77 | 35.9 | 15.2% | 34.1% | 10.0% | 1984 | $1,675 | 31.5% | 89.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 99516 | 2.94 | 42.6 | 8.1% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 1988 | $1,690 | 59.9% | 97.5% | 3.5% |
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 99503. 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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