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Population and households in ZIP 99508
Household size in ZIP 99508
| Period | ZIP 99508 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 99508 is a place of big households: 2.94 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.70 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 99508
| Period | ZIP 99508 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.5 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.6 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 99508 is young: half of its residents are under 32.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 32.1, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 99508
| Period | ZIP 99508 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 99508: 17.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 99508 has the highest share of single-parent households of any Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 99508
Renters in ZIP 99508
| Period | ZIP 99508 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.2% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.9% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.1% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 99508 than nationally: 47.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 36.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the west. The renter share is down 2.5 points from 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 99508
| Period | ZIP 99508 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 99508: 13.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Still, the rate is lower than in Alaska as a whole (15.2%).
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 99508
| Period | ZIP 99508 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 99508 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 30 Alaska ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have older homes.
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 99508
| Period | ZIP 99508 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,024 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,063 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,264 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,462 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$438 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 99508 costs $1,462 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $438 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the north.
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 99508
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99508
| Period | ZIP 99508 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 99508 (28.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
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 99508
| Period | ZIP 99508 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 99508 have finished high school (91.0%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Alaska overall (93.3%). The share with a diploma is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 99508
| Period | ZIP 99508 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 99508: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 99508 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 99508 | 2.94 | 32.6 | 17.5% | 47.1% | 13.5% | 1974 | $1,462 | 28.5% | 91.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 99504 | 2.77 | 35.9 | 15.2% | 34.1% | 10.0% | 1984 | $1,675 | 31.5% | 89.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 99501 | 2.03 | 40.3 | 11.4% | 62.4% | 16.7% | 1973 | $1,367 | 37.2% | 93.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 99506 | 2.90 | 22.7 | 3.3% | 99.9% | 2.2% | 1993 | $2,085 | 41.2% | 99.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 99503 | 2.12 | 36.3 | 13.7% | 68.2% | 19.6% | 1975 | $1,215 | 28.9% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 99507 | 2.75 | 36.4 | 14.5% | 28.3% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,777 | 36.4% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 99518 | 2.34 | 35.5 | 12.9% | 42.7% | 9.8% | 1985 | $1,684 | 31.3% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 99517 | 2.57 | 38.9 | 14.2% | 39.1% | 15.4% | 1976 | $1,627 | 42.8% | 95.0% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 99505 | 3.37 | 22.3 | 5.2% | 99.8% | 3.1% | 2004 | $2,177 | 35.6% | 96.6% | 6.3% |
| 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% |
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 99508. 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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