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Population and households in ZIP 99701
Household size in ZIP 99701
| Period | ZIP 99701 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 99701 are small: just 2.36 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 crept up from 2.29, 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 99701
| Period | ZIP 99701 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.5 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.9, ZIP 99701 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the 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 99701
| Period | ZIP 99701 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 99701 (11.7%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.1 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 99701
Renters in ZIP 99701
| Period | ZIP 99701 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.7% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.7% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.2% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 99701 rent: 53.9% 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, 53.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.8 points, 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 99701
| Period | ZIP 99701 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 99701: 12.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Even so, 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 99701
| Period | ZIP 99701 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 99701 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alaska as a whole, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 99701
| Period | ZIP 99701 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,013 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,224 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,258 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,421 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$408 | +$451 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 99701 pays $1,421 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $408 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
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 99701
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99701
| Period | ZIP 99701 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 99701: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 30 Alaska ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have 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 99701
| Period | ZIP 99701 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 99701 is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Alaska. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 99701
| Period | ZIP 99701 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 99701 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, 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 99701 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 99701 | 2.36 | 35.9 | 11.7% | 53.9% | 12.6% | 1976 | $1,421 | 22.2% | 93.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 99703 | 3.30 | 23.1 | 1.2% | 99.2% | 11.1% | 2004 | $2,293 | 29.7% | 98.5% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 99775 | 3.43 | 20.1 | 7.1% | 66.1% | 36.4% | 1976 | $1,448 | 74.2% | 99.2% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 99709 | 2.42 | 37.5 | 8.3% | 35.4% | 12.0% | 1986 | $1,249 | 42.9% | 95.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 99712 | 2.63 | 41.6 | 5.2% | 14.3% | 21.4% | 1990 | $1,323 | 37.3% | 95.0% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 99705 | 2.77 | 34.0 | 8.7% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 1986 | $1,642 | 24.1% | 93.8% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 99702 | 3.20 | 22.7 | 6.3% | 91.4% | 6.4% | 1998 | $2,089 | 41.8% | 94.7% | 12.8% |
| ZIP 99714 | 2.42 | 53.2 | 1.3% | 4.2% | 62.8% | 1986 | $1,458 | 26.5% | 97.3% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 99790 | 1.99 | 44.2 | 17.1% | 39.9% | 31.3% | 1984 | $1,337 | 25.9% | 95.3% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 99760 | 2.00 | 44.1 | 16.8% | 39.6% | 31.8% | 1984 | $1,336 | 25.8% | 95.3% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 99758 | 1.94 | 36.0 | 12.2% | 42.0% | 38.4% | 1984 | $766 | 15.4% | 88.0% | 0.8% |
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 99701. 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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