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Willow, AK — ZIP 99688

Population: 2,739 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 99688 (Willow, AK) is $264,111 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 16 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, earthquake, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$264,111

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$264,111
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+11.5%
10-year appreciation
+39.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2025)
$265,969
House Price Index (state)
412.4 (+8.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$275,000
Median list price
$269,900
Median price per sqft
$261
1-year sale-price change
-14.5%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
64
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$929/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$988/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,790/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,161/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.7 : 1
Schools include
Willow Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, winter weather, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
37.0°F
Average high
45.0°F
Average low
28.5°F
Annual precipitation
16.6 in
Annual snowfall
55.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
3b (extreme annual low -35 to -30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
9
Days with Good air quality
322
Days with Moderate air quality
28
Highest AQI recorded (year)
141

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
142
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Alaska Public Lands (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
111
Nearest airport
Skyland Airpark (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wasilla Airport (WWA) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MAT-SU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+632 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
6.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,242
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,505
Average weekly wage
$1,146
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
79

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 99688State medianUS median
Typical home value$264,111$356,539$288,527
Median sale price$275,000$347,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,242$2,096$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 99688?
$264,111.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 99688?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 99688?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 99688?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,293/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 99688?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, winter weather, landslide, wildfire.
Is ZIP 99688 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 99688. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 99688?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 99688?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 99688?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 99688?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 99688 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 99688?
Good. Median AQI: 9. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 99688?
Regional Price Parity: 102.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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