Economy & Jobs
Anchorage reports a median household income of $103,284 (about the same as Anchorage Municipality median $103,284; 1.1× higher than Alaska median $92,788), with homes at a median value of $395,900. The surrounding county supports 147,256 jobs (avg $74,666).
- $94,616 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Alaska $86,507).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $103,284 — near the Alaska median ($103,284). Poverty rate 8.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 36% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $143,420 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $13,569,873 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $94,616 (vs Alaska $86,507) |
| Median Household Income | $103,284 (at Alaska median) |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.0% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 11% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 147,256 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $10,994,958,586 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $74,666 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 311,610 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% (at Alaska median) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ANCHORAGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12