ZIP code
99506
in Jber, AlaskaPopulation 7,028
54.70/ 100
Ranked #9,828 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 31%)
Ranked #31 of 211 Alaska ZIPs (top 14.7%)
Ranked #12 of 27 Anchorage, AK ZIPs (top 44%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
High cholesterol
16%
in the bottom 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
25.5%
in the top 0.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
14.5%
in the bottom 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
1.3%
in the bottom 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
2.5%
in the bottom 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Stroke
0.80%
in the bottom 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
49.8%
in the bottom 1.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST33rdUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
3.8%
in the bottom 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
93.7%
in the top 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
0.17%
in the bottom 0.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST3rdUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, ZIP 99506, one of several in Jber, Alaska lands in the top 31% healthiest ZIPs nationally (9,828th) and the top 14.7% of Alaska (31st), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: modeled high cholesterol registers in the bottom 0.7% nationally, and high blood pressure rests in the bottom 0.7% nationally. Modeled coronary heart disease stands in the bottom 0.7% nationally, and diabetes lies in the bottom 0.7% nationally. Modeled stroke lands in the bottom 0.7% nationally, and mobility disability sits in the bottom 0.6% nationally. On the other side, modeled binge drinking is in the top 0.5% nationally, modeled colon screening settles in the bottom 1.9% nationally, and slow internet speeds resides in the top 0.6% nationally. Homeownership registers in the bottom 0.9% nationally.
Set beside the nearby areas, slow internet speeds runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 99505, just across the boundary, ranks better overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 0.6%
21%
Disability
healthier than 96%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 77%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 52%
11%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 26%
16%
Environmental HazardPartial
healthier than 21%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 2%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 14%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 13%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
99501
Alaskashares a border
Score 47.97
Closest healthier
99505
Alaskashares a border
Score 57.49
Similar health profile
32508
Florida99% similar profile
Score 55.87
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 7.2% | 6.4–8.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 14.5% | 13.0–16.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 1.6% | 1.4–1.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.5% | 9.4–11.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 1.3% | 1.2–1.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 2.1% | 1.8–2.5 |
| Depression among adults | 24.7% | 22.0–27.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 2.5% | 2.2–2.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 16.0% | 14.4–18.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 30.0% | 26.5–34.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 0.8% | 0.7–0.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 8.9% | 7.2–10.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.6% | 9.5–14.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 32.9% | 30.2–36.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 60.0% | 56.3–64.0 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 65.9% | 62.0–69.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 49.8% | 46.0–53.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.1% | 59.1–64.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 68.6% | 62.8–73.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 25.5% | 22.7–29.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 10.3% | 8.7–12.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 14.8% | 12.6–17.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.7% | 31.2–38.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 12.6% | 11.0–14.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 20.6% | 18.4–23.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 8.1% | 7.2–9.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.7% | 14.4–19.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 23.9% | 21.0–27.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 3.0% | 2.7–3.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.5% | 5.7–7.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.3–4.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 1.4% | 1.3–1.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.0% | 2.7–3.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 27.4% | 23.9–31.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.2% | 10.9–15.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.0% | 6.5–9.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.9% | 11.0–15.2 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.9% | 8.4–11.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 41.9% | 37.8–46.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.5% | 6.4–8.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AK median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.7% (1.4–38.0%) n=230 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 2.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 20.8% (8.5–50.0%) n=225 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 1.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.4% (1.4–25.1%) n=230 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 35.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 15.0% (0.0–37.4%) n=230 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 6.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 8.6% (0.0–29.5%) n=226 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.1% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 31.1% (1.0–95.5%) n=228 |
| Broadband subscription | 97.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.8% (49.6–96.0%) n=228 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 56.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 17.0% (0.0–33.2%) n=228 |
| Homeownership rate | 0.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 71.7% (45.5–94.4%) n=228 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 8.5% (0.0–48.6%) n=228 |
| Foreign-born population | 4.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.8% (0.0–11.1%) n=231 |
| Single-parent households | 38.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 44.2% (18.7–68.2%) n=221 |
| Population 65+ | 0.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 12.7% (3.0–29.7%) n=231 |
| Median age | 23.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 35.7 yr (22.6–53.6) n=226 |
| Median household income | $76,258 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $66,823 ($39,905–$108,850) n=197 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,500 ($66,830–$395,940) n=178 |
| Median gross rent | $2,048 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,078 ($688–$1,571) n=143 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AK median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy unavailable for this ZIP — fewer than 80% of the census tracts that make it up could be matched across the 2010→2020 tract-boundary revision, so no value is published rather than an unreliable one. See how coverage gaps are handled. | |||
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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured