The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99555 sells for about $211,000, or $155 per square foot.
Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
ZIP 99555 — Aleknagik
The housing market in 99555 is extremely thin, characterized by very low inventory and minimal sales activity. Market conditions are driven by the remote, subsistence-based nature of the Aleknagik community rather than speculative investment. Most figures, such as specific price-cut percentages or detailed transit metrics, are not determinable due to the lack of public reporting for this isolated ZIP code.
This ZIP is best suited for individuals or families seeking a remote, subsistence-based lifestyle or those employed in local seasonal industries.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.0% · poverty 18.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 99555, Dillingham Census Area, AK
The area is subject to remote Alaskan environmental conditions, including extreme cold and potential flood risks associated with the Wood River and Lake Aleknagik.
Economic activity is primarily driven by seasonal fishing, subsistence activities, and local government services in the Dillingham Census Area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alaska) — Municipal Property Tax: Tax is calculated as (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Mill Rate. Municipalities are authorized to levy taxes and impose liens for enforcement. Exemptions include mandatory state-required exemptions (e.g., for certain residents) and optional local exemptions. State (Alaska) — Mandatory Property Tax Exemptions: Exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value from municipal property taxation. State (Alaska) — Municipal Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local mill rate. State law mandates a mandatory exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value for senior citizens (65+) and disabled veterans (50%+ service-connected disability). State (Alaska) — Optional Municipal Residential / Homestead Exemption Authorization: Allows municipal taxing bodies to exempt a percentage of the assessed value (commonly up to 20%, often capped at $50,000, as implemented in jurisdictions like Anchorage) for owner-occupied primary residences. State (Alaska) — Statewide Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption: Mandates that municipalities exempt the first $150,000 of assessed property value from ad valorem taxation. Formula: Taxable Value = Max(0, Assessed Value - $150,000).
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating on Lake Aleknagik, and wilderness hiking.
The rental market is extremely limited due to the remote nature of the community and low housing turnover.
The economy is heavily reliant on commercial fishing, local government, and seasonal tourism.
Transportation is primarily via boat or small aircraft; there is no road connection to the Alaska highway system.
The area is served by the Southwest Region School District.
Property insurance is difficult to obtain and expensive due to the extreme remoteness and lack of fire protection infrastructure.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major lake providing fishing, boating, and subsistence resources.
Adjacent wilderness area offering extensive hiking and outdoor exploration.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.