Anchorage County GIS Maps
Anchorage County, Alaska, has 289,069 residents and covers 1,706.4 square miles. The FIPS code for Anchorage County is 02020. Anchorage is the county's largest population center. Anchorage County also includes 17 zip codes, 1 public school district and 4 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Anchorage County Trends
- Population
- 289,069—
- Median Home Value
- $375,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 40,587▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Anchorage County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Anchorage County Population
Anchorage County had 289,069 residents in 2020. Recent census data shows how the county has changed over time. Long-term census counts show how the county has changed across recent decades. Anchorage is the largest city in the county, with about 291,247 residents. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Anchorage, Anchorage and Anchorage.
Population Trend in Anchorage County AK
Anchorage County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Anchorage County Zip Codes
Anchorage County has 17 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Anchorage (99504), Anchorage (99507) and Anchorage (99508). The largest zip areas account for a meaningful share of the county population. Together, the three largest zips account for about 0% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Anchorage County AK
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99504 | Anchorage | 42,375 | ▴ 3.6% |
| 99507 | Anchorage | 38,199 | ▴ 0.9% |
| 99508 | Anchorage | 34,394 | ▾ -4.1% |
| 99577 | Eagle River | 26,947 | ▴ 4.6% |
| 99502 | Anchorage | 24,183 | ▴ 0.1% |
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Anchorage County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Anchorage County Demographics
Anchorage County has a median age of 34.9, which makes the county a little younger than Alaska overall. About 23.8% of residents are under 18, while 12.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 36.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 37.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Anchorage County AK
Median Age
34.9
Under 18
23.8%
Age 65+
12.4%
Bachelor's+
37.7%
Anchorage County School Districts
Anchorage County is served by 1 public school district with 40,587 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Anchorage County AK
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage School District | 40,587 | 100% | ▾ -6.4% |
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Anchorage County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Anchorage County Housing & Real Estate
Anchorage County has a median home value of $375,900 and a median gross rent of $1,453. About 64% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Alaska median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $488,175 and homes spent about 42 days on the market.
Anchorage County Housing Mix
Anchorage County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Anchorage County Housing Trends
Anchorage County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Anchorage County, AK
Anchorage County has 13,533 business listings across 960 categories. The largest categories in Anchorage County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (295, 2.2%), Parks & Recreation (253, 1.9%), and Contractors (245, 1.8%). The full Anchorage County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Anchorage County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Anchorage County, AK
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 295 | 2.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 253 | 1.9% |
| Contractors | 245 | 1.8% |
| Real Estate Agents | 229 | 1.7% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 227 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 200 | 1.5% |
| Coffee Shops | 191 | 1.4% |
| Professional Services | 164 | 1.2% |
| Beauty Salons | 156 | 1.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 147 | 1.1% |
Anchorage County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Akeela, Inc. | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Anchorage |
| Commodore Park Plaza | Accommodation | Anchorage |
| Thomas Head & Greisen | Accountant | Anchorage |
| Anchorage Parks and Recreation | Active Life | Anchorage |
| Snow Blossom Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Anchorage |
| Akeela House Recovery Service | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Anchorage |
| Alaska Adoption Services | Adoption Services | Anchorage |
| Castle Megastore | Adult Entertainment | Anchorage |
| Sunshine Custom Promotions | Advertising Agency | Anchorage |
| Alaska Rhodiola Enterprises | Agriculture | Anchorage |
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Anchorage County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Anchorage County Basemaps
Anchorage County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Anchorage County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Anchorage County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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