Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers in Alaska — 2026

Out of 272 ZIP codes with data in Alaska, these are the highest-ranked areas for purchase risk. See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers — Hidden Risk Factors | All Alaska Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	272
Highest value	68/100
Median value	43/100
State	Alaska

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Purchase Risk	Safety Score
1	99741	Galena	AK	68/100	67/100
2	99922	Hydaburg	AK	67/100	77/100
3	99820	Angoon	AK	66/100	69/100
4	99643	Old Harbor	AK	63/100	43/100
5	99662	Scammon Bay	AK	61/100	68/100
6	99714	Salcha	AK	61/100	72/100
7	99830	Kake	AK	61/100	39/100
8	99772	Shishmaref	AK	60/100	88/100
9	99550	Port Lions	AK	59/100	83/100
10	99620	Kotlik	AK	58/100	62/100
11	99546	Adak	AK	57/100	62/100
12	99604	Hooper Bay	AK	57/100	84/100
13	99668	Sleetmute	AK	57/100	79/100
14	99778	Teller	AK	57/100	80/100
15	99581	Emmonak	AK	56/100	67/100
16	99664	Seward	AK	56/100	66/100
17	99739	Elim	AK	56/100	88/100
18	99742	Gambell	AK	56/100	93/100
19	99751	Kobuk	AK	56/100	74/100
20	99783	Wales	AK	56/100	75/100
21	99788	Chalkyitsik	AK	56/100	64/100
22	99621	Kwethluk	AK	55/100	70/100
23	99640	Nondalton	AK	55/100	87/100
24	99658	Saint Marys	AK	55/100	75/100
25	99661	Sand Point	AK	55/100	92/100
26	99918	Coffman Cove	AK	55/100	66/100
27	99554	Alakanuk	AK	54/100	82/100
28	99641	Nunapitchuk	AK	54/100	95/100
29	99736	Deering	AK	54/100	66/100
30	99770	Selawik	AK	54/100	70/100
31	99628	Manokotak	AK	53/100	89/100
32	99634	Napakiak	AK	53/100	95/100
33	99655	Quinhagak	AK	53/100	85/100
34	99727	Buckland	AK	53/100	66/100
35	99777	Tanana	AK	53/100	72/100
36	99553	Akutan	AK	52/100	98/100
37	99624	Larsen Bay	AK	52/100	98/100
38	99690	Nightmute	AK	52/100	73/100
39	99748	Kaltag	AK	52/100	92/100
40	99752	Kotzebue	AK	52/100	59/100
41	99925	Klawock	AK	52/100	55/100
42	99650	Pilot Station	AK	51/100	75/100
43	99670	South Naknek	AK	51/100	98/100
44	99701	Fairbanks	AK	51/100	68/100
45	99753	Koyuk	AK	51/100	93/100
46	99901	Ketchikan	AK	51/100	65/100
47	99919	Thorne Bay	AK	51/100	54/100
48	99929	Wrangell	AK	51/100	84/100
49	99630	Mekoryuk	AK	50/100	98/100
50	99632	Mountain Village	AK	50/100	83/100
51	99644	Ouzinkie	AK	50/100	97/100
52	99681	Tununak	AK	50/100	97/100
53	99684	Unalakleet	AK	50/100	36/100
54	99738	Eagle	AK	50/100	71/100
55	99750	Kivalina	AK	50/100	66/100
56	99771	Shaktoolik	AK	50/100	88/100
57	99775	Fairbanks	AK	50/100	77/100
58	99585	Marshall	AK	49/100	83/100
59	99663	Seldovia	AK	49/100	72/100
60	99680	Tuntutuliak	AK	49/100	97/100
61	99763	Noorvik	AK	49/100	94/100
62	99501	Anchorage	AK	48/100	70/100
63	99561	Chefornak	AK	48/100	97/100
64	99589	Goodnews Bay	AK	48/100	81/100
65	99635	Nikiski	AK	48/100	82/100
66	99709	Fairbanks	AK	48/100	68/100
67	99720	Allakaket	AK	48/100	94/100
68	99758	Minto	AK	48/100	92/100
69	99768	Ruby	AK	48/100	74/100
70	99773	Shungnak	AK	48/100	95/100
71	99786	Ambler	AK	48/100	95/100
72	99503	Anchorage	AK	47/100	70/100
73	99508	Anchorage	AK	47/100	65/100
74	99558	Anvik	AK	47/100	94/100
75	99559	Bethel	AK	47/100	81/100
76	99611	Kenai	AK	47/100	79/100
77	99667	Skwentna	AK	47/100	60/100
78	99672	Sterling	AK	47/100	70/100
79	99722	Arctic Village	AK	47/100	81/100
80	99740	Fort Yukon	AK	47/100	81/100
81	99762	Nome	AK	47/100	84/100
82	99765	Nulato	AK	47/100	98/100
83	99781	Venetie	AK	47/100	97/100
84	99827	Haines	AK	47/100	94/100
85	99578	Eek	AK	46/100	98/100
86	99609	Kasigluk	AK	46/100	95/100
87	99657	Russian Mission	AK	46/100	87/100
88	99659	Saint Michael	AK	46/100	97/100
89	99669	Soldotna	AK	46/100	53/100
90	99682	Tyonek	AK	46/100	78/100
91	99801	Juneau	AK	46/100	76/100

Methodology

The Home Purchase Risk Score combines area indicators that may lead to added costs for homebuyers: water system violation records, lead service line indicators, county radon potential, flood zones and housing age. An indicator does not mean a home needs filtration, mitigation, insurance or upgrades; a home test or inspection decides that. These are factors that standard home inspections may not fully capture.

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: 2026-04-13.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Home Purchase Risk Score?

This score (0-100) estimates the hidden environmental costs a homebuyer may face: water filtration needs, lead pipe replacement, radon mitigation, flood insurance, and infrastructure upgrades. Higher scores mean more potential unexpected expenses after purchase.

What should homebuyers do in high-risk ZIP codes?

Request a water quality test, check for lead service lines with the utility, test for radon before closing, verify FEMA flood zone designation, and factor in potential remediation costs ($5,000-$30,000+) to your budget.