Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Fairbanks North Star Borough: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Fairbanks North Star Borough: 16 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Fairbanks North Star Borough Compares
How Fairbanks North Star Borough Compares
Fairbanks North Star Borough scores 12 points below the Alaska state average (75/100) and 10 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.2 (asthma 10%, diabetes 7.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,208, driven primarily by flood
49.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Fairbanks North Star Borough water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Borough Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,208
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
42,818 housing units in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fairbanks North Star Borough, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Fairbanks North Star Borough residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Fairbanks North Star Borough
7 community water systems serving Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Fairbanks North Star Borough
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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- D
All ZIP Codes in Fairbanks North Star Borough
16 ZIP codes tracked in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99701 | Fairbanks | 67 | C | 0 | $235K |
| 2 | 99709 | Fairbanks | 67 | C | 0 | $296K |
| 3 | 99712 | Fairbanks | 67 | C | 0 | $293K |
| 4 | 99705 | North Pole | 50 | D | 20 (4 health) | $290K |
| 5 | 99702 | Eielson Afb | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 99703 | Fort Wainwright | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 99706 | Fairbanks | — | — | $336K | |
| 8 | 99707 | Fairbanks | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 99708 | Fairbanks | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 99710 | Fairbanks | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 99711 | Fairbanks | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 99714 | Salcha | — | — | $251K | |
| 13 | 99716 | Two Rivers | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 99725 | Ester | — | — | $209K | |
| 15 | 99775 | Fairbanks | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 99790 | Fairbanks | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fairbanks North Star Borough
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Overview
Fairbanks North Star Borough in Alaska covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100) across 4 scored records.
1 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.