Fairbanks, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99701
Fairbanks North Star, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,019
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $75,668
- Median income Near-median income area
- $252,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 99701 (Fairbanks, AK) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.6 in 2023 to 217.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99701 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, home to 19,019 residents across 11187.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99701 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,668 (4% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,352. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $252,600 (20% above the average Alaska ZIP), with only 45.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,335.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 16 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99701.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 99701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairbanks, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99701.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
176 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
121 establishments
- Construction
Construction
88 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 99701?
33.5
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
6.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$40,352
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99701 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Fairbanks, AK household income vs. every Alaska ZIP code
Median household income among 197 reporting Alaska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,668 Top 40% higher than 60% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,813housing units
8,813
Total Housing Units
7,590
Occupied Units
1,223
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,600
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99701, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,019 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 99701 in?
ZIP code 99701 (Fairbanks) is located in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska. Fairbanks North Star 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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