Out of 60 ZIP codes with data in Alaska, these are the highest-ranked areas for historical nfip claims. See also: National ZIP Codes with the Most Historical NFIP Claims | All Alaska Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 60 |
| Highest value | 100 claims |
| Median value | 5 claims |
| State | Alaska |
Top 60 Worst ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Historical NFIP Claims | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99801 | Juneau | AK | 100 claims | — |
| 2 | 99709 | Fairbanks | AK | 65 claims | 67/100 |
| 3 | 99714 | Salcha | AK | 61 claims | — |
| 4 | 99701 | Fairbanks | AK | 56 claims | 67/100 |
| 5 | 99741 | Galena | AK | 56 claims | — |
| 6 | 99664 | Seward | AK | 47 claims | — |
| 7 | 99705 | North Pole | AK | 45 claims | 50/100 |
| 8 | 99557 | Aniak | AK | 26 claims | — |
| 9 | 99645 | Palmer | AK | 25 claims | — |
| 10 | 99762 | Nome | AK | 22 claims | — |
| 11 | 99676 | Talkeetna | AK | 21 claims | — |
| 12 | 99559 | Bethel | AK | 18 claims | — |
| 13 | 99669 | Soldotna | AK | 17 claims | — |
| 14 | 99688 | Willow | AK | 16 claims | — |
| 15 | 99507 | Anchorage | AK | 15 claims | 80/100 |
| 16 | 99508 | Anchorage | AK | 12 claims | 80/100 |
| 17 | 99672 | Sterling | AK | 12 claims | — |
| 18 | 99760 | Nenana | AK | 12 claims | — |
| 19 | 99504 | Anchorage | AK | 11 claims | 79/100 |
| 20 | 99752 | Kotzebue | AK | 11 claims | — |
| 21 | 99901 | Ketchikan | AK | 11 claims | — |
| 22 | 99517 | Anchorage | AK | 9 claims | 82/100 |
| 23 | 99654 | Wasilla | AK | 9 claims | — |
| 24 | 99686 | Valdez | AK | 7 claims | — |
| 25 | 99501 | Anchorage | AK | 6 claims | 81/100 |
| 26 | 99577 | Eagle River | AK | 6 claims | 67/100 |
| 27 | 99712 | Fairbanks | AK | 6 claims | 67/100 |
| 28 | 99835 | Sitka | AK | 6 claims | — |
| 29 | 99515 | Anchorage | AK | 5 claims | 82/100 |
| 30 | 99603 | Homer | AK | 5 claims | — |
| 31 | 99694 | Houston | AK | 5 claims | — |
| 32 | 99518 | Anchorage | AK | 4 claims | — |
| 33 | 99587 | Girdwood | AK | 4 claims | — |
| 34 | 99623 | Wasilla | AK | 4 claims | — |
| 35 | 99581 | Emmonak | AK | 3 claims | — |
| 36 | 99611 | Kenai | AK | 3 claims | — |
| 37 | 99621 | Kwethluk | AK | 3 claims | — |
| 38 | 99667 | Skwentna | AK | 3 claims | — |
| 39 | 99702 | Eielson Afb | AK | 3 claims | — |
| 40 | 99740 | Fort Yukon | AK | 3 claims | — |
| 41 | 99770 | Selawik | AK | 3 claims | — |
| 42 | 99503 | Anchorage | AK | 2 claims | 77/100 |
| 43 | 99516 | Anchorage | AK | 2 claims | 80/100 |
| 44 | 99574 | Cordova | AK | 2 claims | — |
| 45 | 99639 | Ninilchik | AK | 2 claims | — |
| 46 | 99683 | Trapper Creek | AK | 2 claims | — |
| 47 | 99772 | Shishmaref | AK | 2 claims | — |
| 48 | 99833 | Petersburg | AK | 2 claims | — |
| 49 | 99502 | Anchorage | AK | 1 claims | 82/100 |
| 50 | 99506 | Jber | AK | 1 claims | 98/100 |
| 51 | 99519 | Anchorage | AK | 1 claims | — |
| 52 | 99567 | Chugiak | AK | 1 claims | 67/100 |
| 53 | 99572 | Cooper Landing | AK | 1 claims | — |
| 54 | 99791 | Atqasuk | AK | 1 claims | — |
| 55 | 99824 | Douglas | AK | 1 claims | — |
Methodology
This ranking uses historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claim records. The entity is not a complete inventory of properties, flood events, uninsured losses, or current FEMA map designations. ZIPs without claim evidence are unknown and are not ranked as zero or low risk.
Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-10-15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this ranking show?
It shows historical NFIP claim counts for ZIP records where FEMA claim evidence is available. It does not determine the current flood zone or risk of a specific property.
Where does the claim data come from?
The records come from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claims. They do not include a complete inventory of uninsured losses or current property-map designations.
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