The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99760 sells for about $150,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 145 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 99760 — Nenana
The housing market in 99760 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a remote, rural Alaskan community. Prices remain stable with limited new construction activity, driven primarily by local demand rather than speculative investment. Most figures are based on local market observations as specific ZIP-level aggregate reports are not published by major national portals.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking affordable, remote living, outdoor enthusiasts, or individuals looking for large land parcels for self-sufficient homesteading.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 18.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.5% · poverty 14.0% — 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 2.0%/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 2.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99760, Alaska
Crime rates in the Nenana area are generally low, though rural Alaska regions often face challenges with limited law enforcement coverage compared to urban centers.
The area is served by the Nenana City School District, which provides K-12 education in a small, community-focused setting.
The region is subject to extreme cold, heavy snow, and potential river flooding during spring breakup; wildfire risk is a seasonal consideration for forested parcels.
Economic momentum is driven by local government, transportation services, and seasonal tourism; development is limited and primarily focused on residential land use.
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).
Commuting is primarily via the George Parks Highway, with travel times to Fairbanks typically exceeding one hour.
Outdoor recreation is the primary amenity, featuring access to the Tanana and Nenana Rivers for fishing, boating, and wilderness exploration.
The rental market is limited and primarily consists of single-family homes or small multi-family units with low turnover.
The economy is anchored by the Alaska Railroad, local government, and small-scale service industries supporting the regional population.
Transportation is heavily reliant on the George Parks Highway, which connects the area to Fairbanks and Anchorage.
No major large-scale commercial developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
Assessments are managed by the respective borough tax offices, focusing on land value and improvements.
Parcels may be subject to specific borough-level service area taxes for fire or road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the remote location, wildfire risk, and distance from emergency services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 99760 profiles.
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 river providing fishing and boating access.
Site of the famous annual ice-breakup contest.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.