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Population and households in ZIP 99712
Household size in ZIP 99712
| Period | ZIP 99712 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, ZIP 99712 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Alaska overall, where it has 2.72 people.
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 99712
| Period | ZIP 99712 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 99712 is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, 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 99712
| Period | ZIP 99712 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 99712: 5.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 99712 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Alaska ZIP codes.
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 99712
Renters in ZIP 99712
| Period | ZIP 99712 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 99712 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.2 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 99712
| Period | ZIP 99712 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 99712: 21.4% 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 12.4 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 99712
| Period | ZIP 99712 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 99712 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 99712
| Period | ZIP 99712 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,336 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,204 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,001 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,323 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$13 | +$451 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 99712 runs $1,323 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 99712
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99712
| Period | ZIP 99712 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.2% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 99712 as nationally: 37.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alaska as a whole (31.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 99712
| Period | ZIP 99712 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 99712: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 99712
| Period | ZIP 99712 | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 99712 has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Alaska ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 99712 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 99712 | 2.63 | 41.6 | 5.2% | 14.3% | 21.4% | 1990 | $1,323 | 37.3% | 95.0% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 99703 | 3.30 | 23.1 | 1.2% | 99.2% | 11.1% | 2004 | $2,293 | 29.7% | 98.5% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 99701 | 2.36 | 35.9 | 11.7% | 53.9% | 12.6% | 1976 | $1,421 | 22.2% | 93.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 99775 | 3.43 | 20.1 | 7.1% | 66.1% | 36.4% | 1976 | $1,448 | 74.2% | 99.2% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 99705 | 2.77 | 34.0 | 8.7% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 1986 | $1,642 | 24.1% | 93.8% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 99709 | 2.42 | 37.5 | 8.3% | 35.4% | 12.0% | 1986 | $1,249 | 42.9% | 95.6% | 3.9% |
| 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 99712. 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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