Lowest-poverty ZIP codes in Alaska
Top 25 lowest-poverty ZIP codes in Alaska. #1 is 99519 (Prudhoe Bay) at about 0.0% poverty rate. Compare socioeconomic markers on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest ACS poverty rates in Alaska among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Lowest poverty on this board: 99519 (Prudhoe Bay) at about 0.0%; 99734 (Prudhoe Bay) at about 1.0%; 99702 (Eielson AFB) at about 1.7%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Poverty rate | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99519 | Prudhoe Bay | North Slope Borough | 0.0% | 1,622 | — | — |
| 2 | 99734 | Prudhoe Bay | North Slope Borough | 1.0% | 1,424 | — | — |
| 3 | 99702 | Eielson AFB | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1.7% | 3,200 | $60,114 | — |
| 4 | 99574 | Cordova | Chugach Census Area | 1.8% | 2,517 | $88,555 | $382,300 |
| 5 | 99712 | Steele Creek | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 2.0% | 12,070 | $103,494 | $292,800 |
| 6 | 99672 | Sterling | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 2.8% | 4,153 | $99,536 | $313,300 |
| 7 | 99516 | Anchorage | Anchorage Municipality | 3.9% | 21,208 | $160,341 | $576,600 |
| 8 | 99705 | Badger | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 4.5% | 22,281 | $96,966 | $290,100 |
| 9 | 99505 | Anchorage | Anchorage Municipality | 4.5% | 5,425 | $98,500 | — |
| 10 | 99674 | Glacier View | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 4.7% | 1,473 | $65,809 | $222,600 |
| 11 | 99703 | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 5.1% | 8,545 | $65,839 | — |
| 12 | 99686 | Valdez | Chugach Census Area | 5.2% | 3,935 | $97,212 | $310,900 |
| 13 | 99577 | Anchorage | Anchorage Municipality | 5.2% | 27,917 | $135,011 | $413,400 |
| 14 | 99502 | Anchorage | Anchorage Municipality | 5.2% | 26,110 | $118,494 | $408,000 |
| 15 | 99833 | Petersburg | Petersburg Borough | 5.7% | 3,394 | $77,026 | $301,300 |
| 16 | 99507 | Anchorage | Anchorage Municipality | 6.0% | 36,300 | $107,347 | $371,200 |
| 17 | 99567 | Anchorage | Anchorage Municipality | 6.2% | 6,739 | $128,250 | $437,100 |
| 18 | 99840 | Skagway | Skagway Municipality | 6.2% | 1,308 | $78,594 | $430,000 |
| 19 | 99515 | Anchorage | Anchorage Municipality | 6.3% | 21,879 | $112,445 | $400,500 |
| 20 | 99827 | Lutak | Haines Borough | 6.5% | 2,166 | $71,650 | $316,000 |
| 21 | 99709 | Goldstream | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 6.6% | 29,734 | $82,991 | $296,000 |
| 22 | 99615 | Aleneva | Kodiak Island Borough | 6.7% | 12,304 | $86,371 | $400,700 |
| 23 | 99587 | Anchorage | Anchorage Municipality | 7.3% | 1,857 | $154,414 | $672,100 |
| 24 | 99664 | Bear Creek | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 7.6% | 4,296 | $83,101 | $335,500 |
| 25 | 99801 | Juneau | Juneau City and Borough | 7.8% | 29,796 | $101,141 | $433,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Alaska have the lowest poverty rates?
By ACS poverty rate, 99519 (Prudhoe Bay) ranks near the top at about 0.0%. The table lists the top 25 lowest-poverty codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Alaska?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with poverty-rate data from low to high (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Alaska?
Visit the Alaska state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.