99901 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99901 (Ketchikan, Alaska) pay a median of $2,588/year in property taxes on homes valued at $379,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is 19% below the Alaska state average of 0.84%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99901 is approximately $216, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ketchikan Gateway Borough. This is $233 more than the Alaska average of $2,355/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alaska, 99901 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99610 (0.68%) and 99672 (0.68%).

In Ketchikan, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $89,155, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alaska has no statewide property tax cap; Ketchikan Gateway Borough reassesses at market value upon sale, and you will owe taxes based on the municipality's current mill rate. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assessor administers senior, disability, and veteran exemptions — submit your application within 30 days of closing to qualify for the current tax year. Request a property record card and confirm the assessment date so you know when the new valuation takes effect.