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ZIP Code 99840

Skagway, Alaska

FIPS 99840

Juniper

ZIP Code 99840 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$435,400

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

25.2

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,244

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$435,400

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$1,634

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.37

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,280

Higher than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

63.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

124.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

25.2

Lower than 88%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 99840: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 99840?
The median home value in ZIP Code 99840 is $435,400, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 99840?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 99840 is $1,634, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 99840 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 99840 cost about 5.37× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 99840?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 99840 is $1,280 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 99840?
ZIP Code 99840 averages 42.7°F year-round, summer highs near 63.6°F, winter lows around 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 99840 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 99840's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.2 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →