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Population and households in ZIP 99516
Household size in ZIP 99516
| Period | ZIP 99516 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 99516 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 edged down from 2.99 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of the 30 Alaska ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger 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 99516
| Period | ZIP 99516 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 99516 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 99516
| Period | ZIP 99516 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 99516: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.5 points, 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 99516
Renters in ZIP 99516
| Period | ZIP 99516 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 99516 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. ZIP 99516 has the lowest share of renters of any Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 99516
| Period | ZIP 99516 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in ZIP 99516 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower vacancy rate.
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 99516
| Period | ZIP 99516 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 99516 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Alaska.
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 99516
| Period | ZIP 99516 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,515 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,331 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,984 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,690 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$175 | +$451 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 99516 runs $1,690 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $175 a month from 2006–10, a 12% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. 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 99516
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99516
| Period | ZIP 99516 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.9% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.9% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.9% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 99516: 59.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, mirroring the country. No other Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
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 99516
| Period | ZIP 99516 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.5% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 99516: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national rate rose. Only two of the 30 Alaska ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 99516
| Period | ZIP 99516 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 99516 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. 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 99516 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 99516 | 2.94 | 42.6 | 8.1% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 1988 | $1,690 | 59.9% | 97.5% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 99515 | 2.87 | 37.9 | 6.9% | 21.1% | 6.6% | 1987 | $1,975 | 41.7% | 94.5% | 3.3% |
| 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 99502 | 2.80 | 36.1 | 13.8% | 29.5% | 8.5% | 1986 | $1,951 | 38.8% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| 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 99504 | 2.77 | 35.9 | 15.2% | 34.1% | 10.0% | 1984 | $1,675 | 31.5% | 89.1% | 5.4% |
| 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 99506 | 2.90 | 22.7 | 3.3% | 99.9% | 2.2% | 1993 | $2,085 | 41.2% | 99.1% | 4.8% |
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 99516. 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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