Birchwood, Anchorage, AK
Birchwood — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Birchwood, Anchorage, Alaska. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Alaska Real Estate Commission licensing database.
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Birchwood Neighborhood Overview
Birchwood is a neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska, situated within the primary ZIP code of 99501. It is characterized as an Upper-Mid market tier community, offering a residential setting within the city.
The housing market in Birchwood presents a notable dynamic between owners and renters. The median home value is $368,200, with the average home size being 975 square feet. The homeownership rate is 37.3%, indicating a majority of residents are renters, with a renter-occupied rate of 62.7%. The median gross rent is $1,180 per month. The median household income for the area is $73,540.
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Birchwood Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $368K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $74K |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 10.8% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Upper-Mid |
| Primary ZIP Code | 99501 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Birchwood, Anchorage
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Birchwood
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Alaska Real Estate Commission — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-15