The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99576 sells for about $242,500, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 99576 — Dillingham
The housing market in 99576 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a remote Alaskan community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for individuals or families seeking a remote, wilderness-oriented lifestyle, as it lacks the infrastructure and employment density required by typical commuters or investors.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 8.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress 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 3.1%/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 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 99576, Alaska
Crime rates in this rural Alaskan community are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends for remote areas.
Schools serving this area are part of the regional district, providing essential education services in a remote setting with limited extracurricular options.
The area faces significant environmental risks including extreme cold, heavy snowfall, and potential seismic activity, which influence insurance premiums and building standards.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by local government, seasonal tourism, and subsistence-based activities with limited large-scale commercial development.
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).
Commuting is primarily local or via regional air/water transport, as there is no direct road connection to major urban employment centers like Anchorage.
The area offers extensive access to wilderness, fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation, with limited formal shopping or dining facilities.
The rental market is extremely limited with low turnover and high reliance on employer-provided housing or informal arrangements.
The economy is heavily reliant on natural resources, seasonal tourism, and public sector services.
Transportation is heavily dependent on regional aviation and marine vessels due to the lack of road connectivity.
Development is strictly limited by geography and environmental regulations, with no major commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough assesses property values annually based on market data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to borough-wide school and service area taxes.
Insurance costs are high due to the remote location, wildfire risk, and the logistical difficulty of property repairs.
Net migration is generally low, characterized by a balance of seasonal workers and long-term residents.
Alaska is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing through a trustee.
Sellers are required to provide a residential real property transfer disclosure statement covering the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 99576 profile.
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.
Provides vast wilderness access for hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Essential access point for regional water-based transport and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.