3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 996xxWasilla, AK area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 996 changed +0.1% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.9% for Alaska and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 99602–99695. Most of its 2010 population lived in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (48%), Kenai Peninsula Borough (28%), Kodiak Island Borough (7%). Communities in the region include Knik-Fairview, Lakes, Tanaina, Kalifornsky, Meadow Lakes. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +0.1%
- 5-year change
- +40.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +247%
- National rank (1 year)
- 816th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 996 vs Alaska and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 996: 347.5
- Alaska: 339.5
- Anchorage, AK metro: 350.3
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 996 | AK | U.S. | Gap vs AK | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +0.1% | +3.9% | +3.0% | −3.8 pts | −2.9 pts |
| 3 years | +10.9% | +14.2% | +12.9% | −3.3 pts | −2.0 pts |
| 5 years | +40.3% | +37.0% | +41.3% | +3.3 pts | −1.0 pts |
| 10 years | +70.6% | +58.0% | +93.3% | +12.6 pts | −22.8 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +247% | +239% | +292% | +8.0 pts | −44.1 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 996 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +244% | $1,032,468 |
| Q2 2000 | +194% | $881,878 |
| Q2 2005 | +119% | $657,073 |
| Q2 2010 | +90.5% | $571,386 |
| Q2 2015 | +74.3% | $522,784 |
| Q2 2020 | +54.0% | $461,986 |
| Q2 2021 | +40.3% | $420,926 |
| Q2 2023 | +10.9% | $332,625 |
| Q2 2025 | +0.1% | $300,285 |
How ZIP3 996 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 996 ranks 816th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 5th of 5 in Alaska. Its one-year change is −2.9 pts versus the nation and −3.8 pts versus Alaska. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 816th of 882 | 5th of 5 |
| 3 years | 680th of 882 | 5th of 5 |
| 5 years | 575th of 882 | 1st of 5 |
| 10 years | 731st of 882 | 1st of 5 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 517th of 879 | 1st of 5 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 996
ZIP3 996's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 2.7% to its low in Q1 2010, and regained its peak in Q1 2013, about 4 years after the top. Today it sits +85.4% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 996 | Q1 2009 | Q1 2010 | -2.7% | Q1 2013 (4 yrs) | +85.4% |
| AK | Q2 2007 | Q1 2010 | -2.7% | Q4 2012 (5.5 yrs) | +73.8% |
| Metro | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -2.5% | Q1 2013 (5.8 yrs) | +71.6% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 996's index has changed +56.9% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 996 after inflation | AK after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -3.6% | +0.0% | +0.6% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +1.0% | +4.0% | +5.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +13.1% | +10.5% | +11.3% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +22.6% | +13.6% | +12.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +56.9% | +53.3% | +58.2% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 996
Regional estimate
$511,723
- Estimated gain
- $211,723
- Index change
- +70.57%
- Start index
- 203.70
- End index
- 347.46
ZIP3 996 (Wasilla, AK area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 995 · Anchorage, AK area | AK | +6.2% | +35.9% | +243% |
| 997 · Fairbanks, AK area | AK | +2.8% | +32.5% | +195% |
| 998 · Juneau, AK area | AK | +0.6% | +38.0% | +240% |
| 999 · Ketchikan, AK area | AK | +0.6% | +38.0% | +240% |
| 982 · Everett, WA area | WA | +0.8% | +33.6% | +377% |
| 981 · Seattle, WA area | WA | +0.3% | +20.2% | +493% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 347.46 |
| Q1 2026 | 357.30 |
| Q4 2025 | 355.17 |
| Q3 2025 | 343.45 |
| Q2 2025 | 347.13 |
| Q1 2025 | 330.90 |
| Q4 2024 | 335.85 |
| Q3 2024 | 332.52 |
| Q2 2024 | 329.32 |
| Q1 2024 | 322.00 |
| Q4 2023 | 315.44 |
| Q3 2023 | 314.36 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 996?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 996, the regional index changed +0.1% over the year to Q2 2026, +40.3% over five years, +70.6% over ten years, and +247% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 996 appreciating faster than Alaska and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +0.1% compares with +3.9% for Alaska and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −2.9 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −1.0 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 996?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 996. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 99602 to 99695 (81 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.