The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99925 sells for about $270,500, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 103 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 99925
The housing market in 99925 is characterized by low inventory and limited sales activity, typical of a remote, small-population geography. Prices have remained stable with modest growth, driven by local demand rather than speculative investment. Most figures are sourced from recent census and regional market data; where specific ZIP-level metrics were unavailable, they have been omitted.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a remote, nature-oriented lifestyle, such as retirees or those employed in local resource-based industries, rather than traditional commuters or investors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 103 days on market with 8.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 14.1% — 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 4.3%/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 2.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99925, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
Crime rates in this remote Alaskan region are generally low, though property crime remains the most frequently reported incident type compared to urban centers.
Schools in this area are part of the regional district, providing essential education services to a small, dispersed student population with limited extracurricular variety.
The area faces significant environmental risks including heavy rainfall, potential for landslides, and high insurance premiums due to its remote coastal location.
Economic momentum is tied to seasonal tourism, commercial fishing, and timber, with limited new infrastructure development occurring in this isolated geography.
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 marine/air transport, as there is no road connection to the mainland or major employment hubs.
The area offers extensive access to wilderness, fishing, and boating, with limited commercial shopping or indoor entertainment facilities.
The rental market is extremely tight with very low vacancy rates, driven by a lack of new housing stock and high demand from seasonal workers.
The economy is heavily reliant on the fishing industry, timber, and seasonal tourism, with limited diversification.
Transportation is limited to local roads, ferry services, and small aircraft, with no highway access to the rest of the state.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area does not have a traditional county-level appraisal district; assessments are managed at the borough level.
Parcels are subject to borough-level property taxes and regional school district levies.
Property insurance is difficult to obtain and expensive due to the remote location, high construction costs, and environmental hazards.
Net domestic migration is generally stable with low turnover due to the isolated nature of the community.
Alaska is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively quick processes through a deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a residential real property transfer disclosure statement covering the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 99925 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.
Renowned for salmon runs and recreational fishing.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).