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U.S. ZIP Code · AK99503

Bethel Census Area

Typical home value

$324,131[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+1.9%
10-year / yr
+1.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+14.1%
vs metro
vs state
-6.8%
ZIP 99503 location in AK
Location of ZIP 99503 in AK

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 99503 is worth $324,131. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,376 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,376[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,730[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bethel Census Area. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Insufficient Data
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
12,964[3]
Median household income
$76,144[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Bethel Census Area over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-159[5]
Moved in
193
Moved out
352

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Family Partnership Correspondence School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Anchorage School District

    984 students

  • Romig Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Anchorage School District

    705 students

  • Frontier Charter School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Anchorage School District

    628 students

  • North Star Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Anchorage School District

    387 students

  • Willow Crest Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Anchorage School District

    320 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$16,514

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,639
Loan principal$259,305
Down payment$64,826
Total interest paid$330,729

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.61
Monthly cost to own$2,220
Monthly rent$1,376

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 99503?
The typical home in 99503 is worth $324,131, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 99503?
Home values in 99503 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 1.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 99503?
A typical home in 99503 rents for about $1,376 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 99503?
The effective property tax rate in 99503 is 1.2% — roughly $3,730 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 99503?
ZIP code 99503 has a population of 12,964 and a median household income of $76,144.

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