99685 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99685 (Unalaska, Alaska) pay a median of $2,938/year in property taxes on homes valued at $448,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.65%, which is 22% below the Alaska state average of 0.84%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99685 is approximately $245, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Aleutians West Census Area. This is $583 more than the Alaska average of $2,355/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alaska, 99685 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99737 (0.65%) and 99669 (0.65%).

In Unalaska, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $119,063, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alaska has no statewide property tax cap; Aleutians West Census Area sets assessments locally and may reassess to market value upon purchase. Contact the Aleutians West Census Area Assessor immediately after closing to register your property and apply for any available senior or veteran exemptions under local ordinance. File your exemption application promptly, request written confirmation of your final taxable value, and note the appeal deadline—typically 30 days—to contest any assessment.