The ZIP Code 99518 is associated with the city of Anchorage in Alaska in Anchorage Municipality County. Median househould income in this region is $86,131, while about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 99518 has a median age of approximately 35.4 years, with 12.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Alaska region, an estimated 94.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $44,551. The current population estimate is 10,717.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 99518 is $86,131, while the region's mean household income is $106,338. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $44,551. The per capita income in ZIP Code 99518 of $44,551 is approximately 21.11% more than the per capita income in Alaska overall of $36,787. An estimated 6.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 33.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 99518 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 19.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.1% of 99518 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 19.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.6% |
In ZIP Code 99518, 94.6% of the population graduated high school, while 30.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.9% in this Anchorage Municipality County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.5% |
| Associate's degree | 12.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 99518, 86.4% is one race, while 13.6% are two or more races. Approximately 14.0% of 99518 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 99518 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.6%), followed by Asian (16.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13.4% |
| Asian | 16.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3.7% |
| Some other race | 5.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 99518, an estimated 31.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 29.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Anchorage Municipality County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 29.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 31.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 99518 are younger than average. The median age of 35.4 years in ZIP Code 99518 is approximately 7.09% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.0% of the population in 99518 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 99518 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 99518 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 29.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 99518 is high blood pressure, as approximately 24.9% of adults 18 and older in this Anchorage Municipality County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| High blood pressure | 24.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.0% |
| Current asthma | 9.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 6.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 99518 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 75.5% of those 18 and above in 99518 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 99518 include obesity (33.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 65.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 60.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 75.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| Current smoking | 15.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 19.8% |
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.1% |
In 99518, 76.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.4 minutes. Approximately 23.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 99518 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 99518 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 18.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 12.9% |
| Information | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 4.7% |
In ZIP Code 99518, 77.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 13.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Anchorage Municipality County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 77.9% |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 13.3% |
| Other languages | 0.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 99518, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 99518 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Anchorage Municipality County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 2 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 4 |
| Closing your account | 1 |
| Improper use of your report | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Opening an account | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 99518 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.65 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.41% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 44.61% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 99518 | 12.79¢/kWh | 10.26¢/kWh | 13.8¢/kWh |
| Alaska | 22.88¢/kWh | 21.13¢/kWh | 17.01¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 99518 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.11 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 1.9 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.18 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.16 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.21 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.68 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 4.92 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 3.58 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 2.22 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 1.36 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |