99587 ZIP Code, Girdwood, AK
99587 is a ZIP code in Girdwood, Alaska in Anchorage Municipality. It covers 343 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 99540, 99577 and 99605. 1,949 people live here in 860 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $163,704, well above the Alaska median of $92,788; the median age is 49.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Girdwood, AK
- County: Anchorage County
- Land area: 343 sq mi
- Population: 1,949
- Median household income: $163,704
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,949 |
| Households | 860 |
| Median household income | $163,704 |
| Income per person | $81,161 |
| Median age | 49.2 |
| Homeowners | 82.8% |
| Median home value | $630,200 |
| Median rent | $1,788 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Broadband internet | 89.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.2% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 3.5% |
| $35–50K | 6.4% |
| $50–75K | 12.0% |
| $75–100K | 3.8% |
| $100–150K | 10.1% |
| $150–200K | 15.7% |
| $200K+ | 39.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 2.3% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–44 | 16.5% |
| 45–54 | 25.5% |
| 55–64 | 16.7% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 5.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.0% |
| Owned outright | 9.7% |
| Rented | 9.3% |
| Vacant | 46.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.2% |
| Townhome | 9.8% |
| 2–4 units | 8.5% |
| 5–19 units | 12.6% |
| 20+ units | 5.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 99587
87 business establishments with 600 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 24
- Construction: 14
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Retail Trade: 6
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 99540 — Anchorage municipality, AK (15.1 mi)
- 99577 — Anchorage municipality, AK (19.8 mi)
- 99605 — Hope CDP, AK (21.1 mi)
- 99567 — Anchorage municipality, AK (23.5 mi)
Areas that include 99587
- Anchorage, AK ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Girdwood, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Anchorage County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Alaska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 15: highest median household income in Anchorage Municipality
- No. 1 of 13: highest median home value in Anchorage Municipality
- No. 3 of 15: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Anchorage Municipality
- No. 2 of 15: highest median age in Anchorage Municipality
- No. 1 of 15: fastest population growth in Anchorage Municipality
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 99587, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 99587 in?
- 99587 is a Girdwood, AK mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Anchorage municipality.
- What county is 99587 in?
- 99587 is in Anchorage Municipality.
- What is the population of 99587?
- About 1,949 people (±534), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,167.
- What is the median household income in 99587?
- $163,704 (±$70,042), 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 99587?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 99587 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99587?
- The closest, measured center to center: 99540 (15.1 mi, Anchorage municipality, AK), 99577 (19.8 mi, Anchorage municipality, AK), 99605 (21.1 mi, Hope) and 99567 (23.5 mi, Anchorage municipality, AK).
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