99503 ZIP Code, Anchorage, AK
99503 is a ZIP code in Anchorage, Alaska — mostly in Bethel Census Area (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Anchorage Municipality County. It covers 21 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 99575. 12,964 people live here in 6,103 households. With about 627 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most households rent (32% own). Median household income is $76,144, below the Alaska median of $92,788; 26% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Anchorage, AK
- County: Bethel County
- Land area: 21 sq mi
- Population: 12,964
- Median household income: $76,144
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,964 |
| Households | 6,103 |
| Median household income | $76,144 |
| Income per person | $46,737 |
| Median age | 36.5 |
| Homeowners | 31.8% |
| Median home value | $339,000 |
| Median rent | $1,192 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 25.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% |
| Broadband internet | 90.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 24.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 7.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.0% |
| $35–50K | 10.8% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 15.7% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 10.3% |
| $200K+ | 9.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 9.3% |
| 20–24 | 10.3% |
| 25–34 | 18.4% |
| 35–44 | 16.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 6.7% |
| 75+ | 4.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.0% |
| Owned outright | 11.9% |
| Rented | 55.9% |
| Vacant | 17.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 20.5% |
| Townhome | 7.3% |
| 2–4 units | 23.9% |
| 5–19 units | 21.5% |
| 20+ units | 22.2% |
| Mobile / other | 4.6% |
Businesses in 99503
1,756 business establishments with 42,255 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 276
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 196
- Accommodation and Food Services: 169
- Finance and Insurance: 164
- Retail Trade: 163
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 149
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 133
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 127
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 99575 — Crooked Creek CDP, AK (17.3 mi)
Areas that include 99503
- Anchorage, AK ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Anchorage County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Bethel County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Alaska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 16: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Anchorage, AK
- No. 5 of 15: fastest population growth in Anchorage, AK
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 99503, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 99503 in?
- 99503 is a Anchorage, AK mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Anchorage municipality; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 99503 in?
- 99503 is mostly in Bethel Census Area (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Anchorage Municipality County.
- What is the population of 99503?
- About 12,964 people (±1,133), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 13,550.
- What is the median household income in 99503?
- $76,144 (±$10,631), compared with $92,788 for Alaska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 99503?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 99503 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99503?
- The closest, measured center to center: 99575 (17.3 mi, Crooked Creek).
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