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Fairbanks, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99701

Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,019
2/sq mi
$75,668
Median income
$252,600
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairbanks pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11187.6 square miles in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska. The area is home to 19,019 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99701 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99701 sits at $75,668 (4% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $40,352. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $252,600 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,335 per month, and 45.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99701 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 99701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99701.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99701, Fairbanks, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,019

Population

11187.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99701?

33.5

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 57.4%
African American 5.3%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,668

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$40,352

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

16.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99701 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,668 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,813

Total Housing Units

7,590

Occupied Units

1,223

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.4%
Renter 54.6%

$252,600

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,335

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99701 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 170
2021 +9.0% 186
2022 +6.0% 197
2023 +0.4% 198
2024 +10.1% 218

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,112 business establishments in ZIP 99701, employing approximately 14,616 people with a combined annual payroll of $919,101,000.

1,112

Businesses

14,616

Employees

$919.1M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 176 15.8%
Retail trade 149 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 122 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 121 10.9%
Construction 88 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 85 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 84 7.5%
Wholesale trade 48 4.3%
Finance and insurance 44 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 38 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 34 3.1%
Manufacturing 26 2.3%
Information 18 1.6%
Educational services 14 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.4%
Utilities 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99701 in? ▼
ZIP code 99701 (Fairbanks) is located in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska. Fairbanks North Star County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairbanks-north-star-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99701? ▼
ZIP code 99701 in Fairbanks, AK has a population of 19,019 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99701 is $75,668, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99701 is $252,600, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99701 is White at 57.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99701? ▼
ZIP code 99701 has 1,112 business establishments employing approximately 14,616 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99701 are: Health care and social assistance (176), Retail trade (149), Other services (except public administration) (122). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99701 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99701? ▼
In ZIP code 99701, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99701 is 16.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99701? ▼
In ZIP code 99701, approximately 45.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99701 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fairbanks, AK

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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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