The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99636 sells for about $165,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 99636 — New Stuyahok
The housing market in 99636 is characterized by low inventory and limited transaction volume, typical of a remote Alaskan community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by local demand rather than speculative investment. Market conditions remain stable with little change in activity levels.
This area is best suited for individuals or families seeking a remote, rural lifestyle with strong ties to the local fishing industry or public service sectors.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.5% · poverty 15.7% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99636, Dillingham Census Area, Alaska
The area is subject to remote Alaskan environmental conditions, including risks associated with severe winter weather and potential flooding in low-lying coastal or riverine zones.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local subsistence, seasonal fishing, and public sector services within the Dillingham Census Area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alaska) — Municipal Property Tax: Tax is calculated as (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Mill Rate. Municipalities are authorized to levy taxes and impose liens for enforcement. Exemptions include mandatory state-required exemptions (e.g., for certain residents) and optional local exemptions. State (Alaska) — Mandatory Property Tax Exemptions: Exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value from municipal property taxation. State (Alaska) — Municipal Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local mill rate. State law mandates a mandatory exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value for senior citizens (65+) and disabled veterans (50%+ service-connected disability). State (Alaska) — Optional Municipal Residential / Homestead Exemption Authorization: Allows municipal taxing bodies to exempt a percentage of the assessed value (commonly up to 20%, often capped at $50,000, as implemented in jurisdictions like Anchorage) for owner-occupied primary residences. State (Alaska) — Statewide Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption: Mandates that municipalities exempt the first $150,000 of assessed property value from ad valorem taxation. Formula: Taxable Value = Max(0, Assessed Value - $150,000).
The area offers extensive access to wilderness, fishing, and outdoor recreation typical of the Bristol Bay region.
The rental market is limited and primarily serves local workers and seasonal staff, with low turnover and minimal institutional investment.
The economy is heavily reliant on the commercial fishing industry, fish processing, and regional government administration.
Transportation is primarily via air and water, as there is no road connection to the Alaska highway system.
Parcels are subject to the Dillingham City School District and regional borough service area taxes.
Property insurance premiums are high due to the remote location, logistical challenges for repairs, and environmental hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 99636.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional waterway known for world-class salmon fishing.
Large state park accessible from the region offering extensive wilderness recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.