What to know about ZIP 99687
ZIP code 99687 covers ZIP 99687 with a population of about 5,546.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ANCHORAGE media market.
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ZIP Code 99687 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,546
Density
N/A
Median income
$64,455
-14% vs US avg
Home value
$290,300
-17% vs US avg
Median rent
$980
-16% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 99687
Income and economy in ZIP 99687
Median household income in ZIP 99687 is about $64,455 — about 14% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 18.9%; unemployment rate near 6.8%; 16.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 3.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 99687
Median home value is about $290,300 — about 17% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $980 (about 16% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 48.0% (about 17.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99687, a household would need roughly $80,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,865. That is about 24% above the local median household income ($64,455), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.