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Population and households in ZIP 99623
Household size in ZIP 99623
| Period | ZIP 99623 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.29 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 99623 average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.03, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the west.
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 99623
| Period | ZIP 99623 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.5 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.0 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.0, ZIP 99623 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 31.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 99623
| Period | ZIP 99623 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 99623 as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 99623
Renters in ZIP 99623
| Period | ZIP 99623 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 99623 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 99623
| Period | ZIP 99623 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 99623: 15.7% 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 edged up 0.5 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 99623
| Period | ZIP 99623 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 99623 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Only one other Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people has newer 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 99623
| Period | ZIP 99623 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $927 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,229 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,254 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,531 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$604 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 99623 costs $1,531 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $604 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
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 99623
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99623
| Period | ZIP 99623 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 99623: 17.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. No other Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower 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 99623
| Period | ZIP 99623 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 99623 is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Alaska. The share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points since 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 99623
| Period | ZIP 99623 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in ZIP 99623 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Alaska as a whole (6.2%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 99623 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 99623 | 2.82 | 35.0 | 11.7% | 20.0% | 15.7% | 2000 | $1,531 | 17.5% | 92.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 99694 | 2.61 | 40.0 | 13.0% | 27.9% | 26.9% | 1997 | $1,136 | 11.4% | 91.7% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 99654 | 2.88 | 36.2 | 11.1% | 27.5% | 9.7% | 1997 | $1,472 | 22.8% | 93.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 99652 | 2.27 | 44.7 | 12.9% | 17.2% | 49.2% | 1994 | $1,253 | 21.0% | 94.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 99567 | 2.42 | 46.0 | 3.5% | 13.7% | 13.2% | 1987 | $1,225 | 48.4% | 95.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 99645 | 2.85 | 37.7 | 9.2% | 19.5% | 8.1% | 1998 | $1,523 | 32.6% | 95.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 99577 | 2.70 | 35.7 | 4.9% | 19.3% | 7.1% | 1989 | $2,275 | 47.5% | 96.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 99505 | 3.37 | 22.3 | 5.2% | 99.8% | 3.1% | 2004 | $2,177 | 35.6% | 96.6% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 99506 | 2.90 | 22.7 | 3.3% | 99.9% | 2.2% | 1993 | $2,085 | 41.2% | 99.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 99688 | 2.41 | 43.6 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 60.6% | 1996 | $1,239 | 27.9% | 93.6% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 99504 | 2.77 | 35.9 | 15.2% | 34.1% | 10.0% | 1984 | $1,675 | 31.5% | 89.1% | 5.4% |
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 99623. 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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