Skagway County, Alaska
1 ZIP code · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Skagway: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Skagway County - 1 ZIP code, above-average safety grade.
How Skagway County Compares
How Skagway County Compares
Skagway County scores 12 points above the Alaska state average (75/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 10%, diabetes 9.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,300, driven primarily by water_infra
Infrastructure: 0.51% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,300
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
631 housing units in Skagway County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Skagway County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Systems with the most violations in Skagway County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Skagway County
1 ZIP code tracked in Skagway County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99840 | Skagway | 87 | A | 3 | $430K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Skagway County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Skagway County in Alaska covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.