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U.S. ZIP Code · AK99540

Anchorage Municipality · Anchorage, AK

Typical home value

$565,353[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+3.0%
10-year / yr
+3.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+99.0%
vs metro
+36.1%
vs state
+62.6%
ZIP 99540 location in AK
Location of ZIP 99540 in AK

Price history

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

The typical home in 99540 is worth $565,353 — 36.1% above the Anchorage, AK median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,652[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Anchorage Municipality. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

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

#Who lives here

Population
468[3]
Median household income
$146,086[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Anchorage Municipality over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-764[5]
Moved in
8,195
Moved out
8,959

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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,859
Loan principal$452,282
Down payment$113,071
Total interest paid$576,861

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,636
Monthly rent

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
11th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
11th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 99540?
The typical home in 99540 is worth $565,353, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 99540?
Home values in 99540 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 3.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 99540?
The effective property tax rate in 99540 is 0.6% — roughly $3,652 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 99540?
ZIP code 99540 has a population of 468 and a median household income of $146,086.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Anchorage, AK

    Typical home
    $501,595
    Gross yield
  • Anchorage, AK

    Typical home
    $483,096
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Anchorage, AK

    Typical home
    $471,891
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Anchorage, AK

    Typical home
    $683,849
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Anchorage, AK

    Typical home
    $444,890
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Knik River CDP, AK

    Typical home
    $438,164
    Gross yield
    5.2%

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