The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99752 sells for about $251,900, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 99752 — Koyukuk
The housing market in 99752 is characterized by limited inventory and stable, albeit high, valuations driven by the remote nature of the region. There is no property tax, which influences local holding costs, but high construction and maintenance expenses keep prices elevated. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents, government employees, and those working in regional support services who require proximity to the hub of Kotzebue.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
5% 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 4.8% · poverty 15.0% — 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 2.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 99752, Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
Crime rates in the Kotzebue area are generally higher than the national average, with property and violent crime being primary concerns reported in regional assessments.
Schools in the Northwest Arctic Borough School District serve the area, with performance metrics often reflecting the challenges of remote, rural education delivery in Alaska.
The area faces significant environmental risks including permafrost degradation, coastal erosion, and extreme cold, which impact infrastructure and insurance availability.
Economic momentum is driven by regional government, healthcare, and transportation services centered in Kotzebue, which serves as a hub for the Northwest Arctic Borough.
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).
Transportation is primarily via air or boat as there are no road connections to the rest of the state; local travel is by vehicle or snowmachine.
The area offers extensive outdoor recreation including subsistence hunting, fishing, and access to the Kobuk Valley National Park and Noatak National Preserve.
The rental market is tight due to limited housing stock and high demand from transient workers and local residents, with vacancy rates remaining low.
The economy is anchored by the Northwest Arctic Borough government, Maniilaq Association (healthcare), and regional aviation services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on the Ralph Wien Memorial Airport for regional connectivity and seasonal barge traffic for freight.
Infrastructure projects focus on climate adaptation and improving energy efficiency in public buildings.
The area is served by the Northwest Arctic Borough School District and regional health service providers.
Property insurance is difficult to obtain and expensive due to high hazard exposure and remote location logistics.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local income statistics.
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.
Accessible via air, known for the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes.
Central to local subsistence fishing and marine transport.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.