99556 Property Tax Rate

Anchor Point, Alaska · Part of Kenai Peninsula Borough

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.62%

40.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,401

$117/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,401

Monthly

$117

Eff. Rate

0.62%

vs. Alaska Avg40.5% below
vs. National Avg47.9% below

How ZIP 99556 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 99556$1,401
Alaska Average$2,355
National Average$2,690

ZIP 99556

0.62%

Effective rate

Alaska Avg

0.84%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Alaska

0.07%state avg 0.84%2.17%

Lower than 78% of ZIP codes in Alaska(22th percentile, 86 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 99556

Property owners in ZIP code 99556 (Anchor Point, Alaska) pay a median of $1,401/year in property taxes on homes valued at $226,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 27% below the Alaska state average of 0.84%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99556 is approximately $117, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kenai Peninsula Borough. This is $954 less than the Alaska average of $2,355/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alaska, 99556 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99929 (0.62%) and 99611 (0.63%).

In Anchor Point, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $62,868, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alaska has no statewide property tax cap; the Kenai Peninsula Borough assesses property locally and may reassess to market value upon purchase. Contact the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assessor immediately after closing to register your property and apply for any applicable senior, veteran, or homestead exemptions under borough code. File your exemption application within 30 days and request a written confirmation to avoid overpayment of taxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 99556?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 99556 (Anchor Point, AK) is 0.62%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Anchor Point, AK (99556)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 99556 is $1,401. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 99556 compare to the Alaska average?
ZIP code 99556's effective tax rate of 0.62% is lower than the Alaska state average of 0.84%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,401, compared to the state average of $2,355.
What is the median home value in ZIP 99556?
The median home value in ZIP code 99556 (Anchor Point, AK) is $226,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 99556 in?
ZIP code 99556 is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough in Alaska. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Alaska, visit the Kenai Peninsula Borough profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$164. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 99556 is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Kenai Peninsula Borough on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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