Real Estate Investing in Cooper Landing, Alaska (99572)

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Kenai Peninsula Borough • Population: 244 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 99572 (Cooper Landing, AK)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 81.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 31.5 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $506,411
Avg Monthly Rent $1,341
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $148,021
% Renters 13.3%

Market Analysis: 99572 Cooper Landing

This part of Kenai Peninsula Borough is not an easy win. The 99572 ZIP stands at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 99572 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Statewide comparisons place 99572 among AK's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

Demographically, 99572 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

New investors are better served looking at Cooper Landing's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 99572. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Cooper Landing:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 72/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,341/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$527K$467K$408K$348K$289K$229KJan 2012May 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 99572 Compare?

Metric 99572 Cooper Landing Alaska
Home Value $506,411 $506,411 $378,640
5-Year CAGR 5.5% 5.5% 3.6%
Avg Rent $1,341 $1,341 -
Cap Rate 2.1% 2.1% -

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.1%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.5%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $506,411
Monthly Rent $1,341
Price-to-Rent 31.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.2%
Cap Rate 2.1%
5-Year IRR 7.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +7.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.1%  |  30yr Rate: 7.0%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (7.0%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.1%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
81.9%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.5%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Moderate

Demographics in 99572

Population: 244

💰 Median Household Income
$148,021
This area
$148,021
State
$64,271
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
13.3%
This area
13.3%
State
30.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
-13.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
33.3%
This area
33.3%
State
-3.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
30.2 years
This area
30.2 years
State
2.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
81.9%
This area
81.9%
State
37.0%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 98.7%
Asian 1.3%
👶 Under 18
41.5%
This area
41.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
9.8%
This area
9.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 99572

A Avg School Grade
1 Schools
9.4:1 Avg Class Size
$20,460 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Cooper Landing School

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
20 Students
👨‍🏫
9.4:1 Class Size
💰
$20,460 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Cooper Landing, AK?

Typical homes in Cooper Landing, AK go for around $506K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% measured price movement.

What are rental rates like in Cooper Landing, AK?

Rental rates in Cooper Landing, AK average $1,341/mo. Tenant demand and $506K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is Cooper Landing, AK good for landlords?

For rental operators, Cooper Landing, AK rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Which investment style suits Cooper Landing, AK?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Cooper Landing, AK. With home values at $506K and rents near $1,341/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

Are renters plentiful in Cooper Landing, AK?

Cooper Landing, AK draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,341/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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