99573 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99573 (Copper Center, Alaska) pay a median of $199/year in property taxes on homes valued at $259,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.08%, which is 91% below the Alaska state average of 0.84%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99573 is approximately $17, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Copper River Census Area. This is $2,156 less than the Alaska average of $2,355/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alaska, 99573 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99752 (0.08%) and 99826 (0.07%).

In Copper Center, property taxes represent approximately 0.3% of the median household income of $75,583, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alaska has no statewide property tax cap; Copper River Census Area assessors set values locally with minimal reassessment activity due to low population density. Contact the Copper River Census Area Assessor after purchase to confirm your assessed value and inquire about any available exemptions for seniors or veterans under local ordinance. Request documentation of your final assessed value for your records and note any local appeal deadlines posted by the assessor.