NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 99709

AK · Population: 28,343

B+
70/100
52
C+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
77
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 99709

Zip code 99709 is located in Alaska and is home to approximately 28,343 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $80,467 and home values around $289,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 43.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.4%, which is near the national average.

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
$80,467
Home Value
$289,500
Rent
$1,174/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
43.8%
Unemployment
3.4%
Owner-Occupied
62.8%
Rent Burden
17.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety52C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy77B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+Weighted 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).