NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 99556

AK · Population: 2,759

C
44/100
17
F
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
33
D
Jobs
Zip 99556, AK — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 99556

Zip code 99556 is located in Alaska and is home to approximately 2,759 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $58,018, with home values near $200,600 and rents around $1,101/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.9% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$58,018
Home Value
$200,600
Rent
$1,101/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
19.7%
Unemployment
9.9%
Owner-Occupied
84.5%
Rent Burden
22.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy33DLower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).