The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99726 sells for about $165,000, or $131 per square foot.
Prices are up +32% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,084 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 99726 — Bettles
Market data for ZIP 99726 is not available due to the extremely low population and remote nature of the area. No residential sales, rental, or tax figures are published for this ZCTA. The area functions primarily as a remote aviation and tourism hub.
This area is primarily for individuals seeking extreme isolation, wilderness researchers, or those employed in the local aviation and tourism sectors.
Median prices moved up 32.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 19.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 99726, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
The area is remote and subject to extreme Arctic climate conditions, including significant wildfire and flood risks common to the Yukon-Koyukuk region.
Economic activity is primarily driven by tourism, aviation, and government services related to the remote location of Bettles Field.
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 serves as a gateway to the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, offering extensive wilderness recreation including hiking, flightseeing, and river access.
The economy is highly localized, centered on aviation services at Bettles Field and tourism support for visitors to the surrounding national parks.
Access is primarily via air travel, as the area lacks a traditional road network connecting to the main Alaska highway system.
Data retrieved from ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 99726 profiles.
Serves as a primary gateway for wilderness exploration and tourism in the region.