Zip Code 99801

AK · Population: 29,933

C
44/100
2
F
Safety
64
B
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 99801

Zip code 99801 is located in Alaska and is home to approximately 29,933 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 $96,480, with home values near $405,300 and rents around $1,473/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 40.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, 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
$96,480
Home Value
$405,300
Rent
$1,473/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
40.4%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
65.6%
Rent Burden
18.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety2FLower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower 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).