Alaska Property Tax Rates by ZIP Code

Name: Alaska Property Tax Rates by ZIP Code
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Compare property tax rates across 86 ZIP codes in Alaska.

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Avg Annual Tax

$2,355

12% below national avg

Avg Tax Rate

0.84%

Avg Home Value

$266,179

9% above national avg

ZIP Codes

Alaska at a Glance

Avg Annual Tax

$2,355

per year

Avg Effective Rate

0.84%

of home value

Avg Home Value

$266,179

median estimate

Total ZIP Codes

in Alaska

State decision guide

How to compare property taxes in Alaska

Start with the effective rate, translate it into a monthly housing cost, then verify parcel-specific rules before making an offer. ZIP-level data is best for narrowing a search, not for replacing an assessor record.

Rate range

2.09 pts

From ZIP 99826 at 0.07% to ZIP 99766 at 2.17%.

Monthly budget impact

$16 to $480

Estimated monthly tax range on the Alaska median home value of $266,179.

Data coverage

100%

86 of 86 Alaska ZIP codes include enough Census data to calculate an effective tax rate.

Before comparing homes across Alaska

Check whether the property is inside city limits or an unincorporated area.

Compare school district boundaries, which can drive a large share of the bill.

Confirm homestead and senior exemptions before estimating a first-year payment.

Ask whether assessed value resets after purchase or rises under annual caps.

Homebuyer task clusters

Where to look first in Alaska

86 of 86 Alaska ZIP rows have complete tax, rate, and home-value fields. These clusters turn the state table into concrete buyer checks.

Budget pressure

High-bill suburbs to verify

Start here when a listing looks affordable but the annual tax bill may change the monthly payment.

99516Anchorage$7,090/yr 99587Girdwood$5,588/yr 99577Eagle River$5,369/yr 99567Chugiak$5,343/yr

Rate shopping

Low-rate alternatives

ZIPs with the lowest effective rates in the state, useful when you can widen the home search.

99826Gustavus0.07%99752Kotzebue0.08%99573Copper Center0.08%99926Metlakatla0.12%

Purchase check

Reassessment watchlist

Higher-value ZIPs where a purchase-price reset or assessment review can have a larger dollar impact.

99587Girdwood$672,100 99516Anchorage$576,600 99685Unalaska$448,700 99567Chugiak$437,100

Value context

Low-rate, high-value ZIPs

Higher-value markets that still sit at or below the state average effective tax rate.

99587Girdwood0.83% rate 99685Unalaska0.65% rate 99835Sitka0.47% rate 99840Skagway0.34% rate

Data confidence

High-MOE caution areas

Rows where the Census uncertainty is wide enough to verify parcel records before relying on the estimate.

99573Copper CenterMOE suppressed 99581EmmonakMOE suppressed 99585MarshallMOE suppressed 99614KipnukMOE suppressed

Property Tax Landscape in Alaska

Property tax rates in Alaska vary significantly across its 86 ZIP codes. The statewide average effective rate is 0.84%, with annual taxes averaging $2,355 on a median home value of $266,179.

The spread between Alaska's highest and lowest tax ZIP codes is 2.09 percentage points — 99766 (Point Hope, 2.17%) at the high end versus 99826 (Gustavus, 0.07%) at the low end. This wide variation typically reflects differences in school district funding structures, special assessment districts, and municipal tax overlays across the state.

For homebuyers evaluating Alaska, property taxes can add between $16/month and $480/month to housing costs depending on the ZIP code, based on the state's median home value of $266,179. This range makes ZIP-level comparison an essential step when choosing where to buy.

Alaska's average property tax of $2,355/year is 12% below the national median of $2,690/year, offering relatively lower tax burdens for homeowners compared to the national average.

Distribution

Tax Rate Distribution in Alaska

How effective property tax rates are spread across 86 ZIP codes

Highest Tax Rates

99766

Point Hope

2.17%

$4,000/yr

99725

Ester

1.69%

$3,527/yr

99507

Anchorage

1.39%

$5,172/yr

99508

Anchorage

1.39%

$4,305/yr

99747

Kaktovik

1.35%

$1,375/yr

Lowest Tax Rates

99826

Gustavus

0.07%

$199/yr

99752

Kotzebue

0.08%

$199/yr

99573

Copper Center

0.08%

$199/yr

99926

Metlakatla

0.12%

$199/yr

99581

Emmonak

0.17%

$199/yr

Cities in Alaska

Explore property tax rates by city

Showing top 20 of 74 cities. Browse individual ZIP codes below for more.

All ZIP Codes in Alaska


99501	Anchorage	1.31%	$4,943	$378,700
99502	Anchorage	1.26%	$5,132	$408,000
99503	Anchorage	1.21%	$3,847	$316,700
99504	Anchorage	1.17%	$3,618	$309,200
99507	Anchorage	1.39%	$5,172	$371,200
99508	Anchorage	1.39%	$4,305	$309,400
99515	Anchorage	1.24%	$4,963	$400,500
99516	Anchorage	1.23%	$7,090	$576,600
99517	Anchorage	1.26%	$4,591	$365,300
99518	Anchorage	1.23%	$3,667	$297,900
99540	Indian	0.73%	$2,619	$360,000
99550	Port Lions	0.68%	$1,281	$189,100
99556	Anchor Point	0.62%	$1,401	$226,500
99567	Chugiak	1.22%	$5,343	$437,100
99568	Clam Gulch	0.55%	$1,438	$260,900
99572	Cooper Landing	0.82%	$3,313	$404,500
99573	Copper Center	0.08%	$199	$259,200
99574	Cordova	0.75%	$2,883	$382,300
99576	Dillingham	1.01%	$2,863	$283,500
99577	Eagle River	1.30%	$5,369	$413,400
99581	Emmonak	0.17%	$199	$116,500
99585	Marshall	0.83%	$199	$23,900
99587	Girdwood	0.83%	$5,588	$672,100
99603	Homer	0.71%	$2,462	$345,600
99610	Kasilof	0.68%	$1,679	$246,200
99611	Kenai	0.63%	$1,759	$279,800
99613	King Salmon	0.82%	$2,600	$318,400
99614	Kipnuk	0.60%	$199	$33,100
99615	Kodiak	0.91%	$3,657	$400,700
99623	Wasilla	1.20%	$3,524	$294,800
99624	Larsen Bay	1.15%	$1,313	$114,100
99627	Mc Grath	0.19%	$199	$102,200
99633	Naknek	0.64%	$1,795	$279,700
99639	Ninilchik	0.56%	$1,367	$244,600
99643	Old Harbor	0.78%	$740	$95,000
99644	Ouzinkie	0.68%	$760	$112,500
99645	Palmer	1.04%	$3,520	$338,400
99650	Pilot Station	0.83%	$199	$24,000
99652	Big Lake	1.07%	$2,988	$280,200
99654	Wasilla	1.12%	$3,816	$342,200
99655	Quinhagak	0.57%	$199	$35,000
99663	Seldovia	0.69%	$1,352	$196,500
99664	Seward	0.84%	$2,835	$335,500
99667	Skwentna	0.33%	$686	$205,700
99669	Soldotna	0.65%	$1,988	$304,000
99672	Sterling	0.68%	$2,132	$313,300
99674	Sutton	1.13%	$2,522	$222,600
99676	Talkeetna	0.85%	$2,094	$247,000
99683	Trapper Creek	0.56%	$1,150	$204,900
99685	Unalaska	0.65%	$2,938	$448,700
99686	Valdez	1.19%	$3,701	$310,900
99688	Willow	0.85%	$2,257	$266,700
99689	Yakutat	0.76%	$1,410	$185,000
99693	Whittier	0.55%	$460	$83,500
99694	Houston	0.94%	$2,201	$234,500
99701	Fairbanks	1.28%	$3,007	$235,300
99705	North Pole	1.21%	$3,503	$290,100
99709	Fairbanks	1.30%	$3,843	$296,000
99712	Fairbanks	1.26%	$3,688	$292,800
99714	Salcha	1.02%	$2,562	$251,300
99721	Anaktuvuk Pass	0.97%	$1,327	$137,500
99723	Barrow	0.84%	$2,366	$282,400
99725	Ester	1.69%	$3,527	$209,300
99727	Buckland	0.28%	$199	$72,000
99736	Deering	0.19%	$199	$106,300
99737	Delta Junction	0.65%	$1,871	$286,000
99747	Kaktovik	1.35%	$1,375	$102,100
99752	Kotzebue	0.08%	$199	$264,500
99760	Nenana	0.66%	$950	$142,900
99762	Nome	0.95%	$3,076	$324,000
99766	Point Hope	2.17%	$4,000	$184,700
99782	Wainwright	1.27%	$1,389	$109,100
99786	Ambler	0.23%	$199	$86,700
99789	Nuiqsut	1.27%	$1,675	$131,700
99801	Juneau	0.94%	$4,060	$433,000
99824	Douglas	0.87%	$3,682	$421,800
99826	Gustavus	0.07%	$199	$276,500
99827	Haines	0.81%	$2,558	$316,000
99832	Pelican	0.75%	$1,250	$166,100
99833	Petersburg	0.69%	$2,066	$301,300
99835	Sitka	0.47%	$2,086	$442,100
99840	Skagway	0.34%	$1,472	$430,000
99901	Ketchikan	0.68%	$2,588	$379,000
99921	Craig	0.42%	$1,105	$262,500
99926	Metlakatla	0.12%	$199	$160,500
99929	Wrangell	0.62%	$1,795	$290,100

Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska Property Taxes

Does Alaska have a state property tax?

Alaska does not levy a state-level property tax. All property taxes are imposed by municipalities (cities and boroughs). Rates vary significantly — Anchorage has relatively low rates while some rural boroughs have higher rates to fund local services.

What is the average property tax rate in Alaska?

Alaska's average effective property tax rate is approximately 1.1–1.2%, slightly above the national average. However, because Alaska has no state income tax and provides an annual Permanent Fund Dividend to residents, the overall tax burden remains low.

Are there property tax exemptions in Alaska?

Yes. Alaska offers a senior citizen and disabled veteran exemption of up to $150,000 off assessed value in most municipalities. The exact amount varies by borough or city. Homeowners must apply through their local assessor's office.

How do I appeal my Alaska property tax assessment?

File an appeal with your local Board of Equalization within 30 days of the assessment notice date. Bring comparable sales data or an independent appraisal. Further appeals go to the Alaska Superior Court.

How often are property taxes reassessed in Alaska?

Reassessment schedules vary by municipality. Anchorage reassesses annually, while some smaller boroughs reassess every 2–3 years. Check with your local assessor for the reassessment schedule in your area.

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