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Best Cities for Vet Costs in Alaska

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and veterinary practices competition.

The top markets here average $102,633 in household income. ZIP 99502 leads at 100, $118,494 median income, zero existing veterinary practices.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging
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# ZIP Code Score
#1 ZIP 99502
Pop. 26 Thousand
100
Excellent
#2 ZIP 99567
Pop. 6.7 Thousand
100
Excellent
#3 ZIP 99516
Pop. 21 Thousand
100
Excellent
#4 ZIP 99685
Pop. 3.7 Thousand
96
Excellent
#5 ZIP 99762
Pop. 4.2 Thousand
94
Excellent
#6 ZIP 99559
Pop. 7.3 Thousand
90
Excellent
#7 ZIP 99712
Pop. 12 Thousand
90
Excellent
#8 ZIP 99672
Pop. 4.2 Thousand
88
Excellent
#9 ZIP 99517
Pop. 17 Thousand
88
Excellent
#10 ZIP 99505
Pop. 5.4 Thousand
88
Excellent
#11 ZIP 99686
Pop. 3.9 Thousand
88
Excellent
#12 ZIP 99705
Pop. 22 Thousand
88
Excellent
#13 ZIP 99737
Pop. 4.7 Thousand
84
Excellent
#14 ZIP 99518
Pop. 9.8 Thousand
84
Excellent
#15 ZIP 99623
Pop. 23 Thousand
82
Excellent
#16 ZIP 99615
Pop. 12 Thousand
82
Excellent
#17 ZIP 99723
Pop. 4.9 Thousand
82
Excellent
#18 ZIP 99752
Pop. 3.1 Thousand
82
Excellent
#19 ZIP 99669
Pop. 16 Thousand
80
Excellent
#20 ZIP 99664
Pop. 4.3 Thousand
80
Excellent
Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Alaska, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $102,633 in household income. The common thread: veterinary demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.