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State ranking · Q2 2026

Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in Alaska

Over the year to Q2 2026, the fastest-appreciating of Alaska's 5 3-digit ZIP regions was ZIP3 995 (Anchorage, AK area) at +6.2%, based on FHFA HPI® data. 1 of 5 regions outpaced the statewide change of +3.9%; the U.S. changed +3.0%.

3 of 5 regions in Alaskause a FHFA "Balance of State" or metro index instead of a separately estimated 3-digit ZIP index, so some regions share identical values and rankings can tie.

Ranked by 1-year change

#3-digit ZIP region1 year3 years5 years
1995 · Anchorage, AK area+6.2%+17.1%+35.9%
2997 · Fairbanks, AK area+2.8%+14.3%+32.5%
3998 · Juneau, AK area+0.6%+11.3%+38.0%
4999 · Ketchikan, AK area+0.6%+11.3%+38.0%
5996 · Wasilla, AK area+0.1%+10.9%+40.3%

Top 5 by 5-year change

#3-digit ZIP region5 years1 year
1996 · Wasilla, AK area+40.3%+0.1%
2998 · Juneau, AK area+38.0%+0.6%
3999 · Ketchikan, AK area+38.0%+0.6%
4995 · Anchorage, AK area+35.9%+6.2%
5997 · Fairbanks, AK area+32.5%+2.8%

Top 5 by 10-year change

#3-digit ZIP region10 years1 year
1996 · Wasilla, AK area+70.6%+0.1%
2998 · Juneau, AK area+65.1%+0.6%
3999 · Ketchikan, AK area+65.1%+0.6%
4997 · Fairbanks, AK area+56.8%+2.8%
5995 · Anchorage, AK area+50.3%+6.2%

Top 5 by change since Q1 1995

#3-digit ZIP regionSince Q1 19951 year
1996 · Wasilla, AK area+247%+0.1%
2995 · Anchorage, AK area+243%+6.2%
3998 · Juneau, AK area+240%+0.6%
4999 · Ketchikan, AK area+240%+0.6%
5997 · Fairbanks, AK area+195%+2.8%

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest-appreciating ZIP code area in Alaska?
Over the past year, ZIP3 995 (Anchorage, AK area) led Alaska at +6.2%. Over five years the leader was ZIP3 996 (Wasilla, AK area) at +40.3%, and since Q1 1995 it was ZIP3 996 (Wasilla, AK area) at +247%.
Why are rankings by 3-digit ZIP and not 5-digit ZIP?
FHFA publishes its quarterly ZIP-level index for 3-digit ZIP regions, which group all ZIP codes sharing the same first three digits. Each region covers many communities, so results describe broad regional trends rather than any one neighborhood or home.