Fort Wainwright, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99703

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

7,065
311/sq mi
$68,667
Median income
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Wainwright pairs a below-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
311
people per sq mi
1%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99703 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99703 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.7 square miles in Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska. The area is home to 7,065 residents, producing a population density of 311 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 99703 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99703 sits at $68,667 (5% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $27,399. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $2,239 per month, and 0.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99703 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99703 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 99703

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99703.

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 99703, Fort Wainwright, 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

7,065

Population

22.7

Area (sq mi)

311

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99703?

22.8

Median Age

61.8%

Male

38.2%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 58.6%
African American 14.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$68,667

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$27,399

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99703 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,667 44th percentile higher than 44% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,006

Total Housing Units

1,848

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

3.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.9%
Renter 99.1%

$2,239

Median Rent

2005

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 99703, employing approximately 834 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,749,000.

31

Businesses

834

Employees

$83.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 22.6%
Retail trade 5 16.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 12.9%

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 99703 in?
ZIP code 99703 (Fort Wainwright) 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 99703?
ZIP code 99703 in Fort Wainwright, AK has a population of 7,065 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99703?
The median household income in ZIP 99703 is $68,667, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99703 is White at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99703?
ZIP code 99703 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 834 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99703 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99703?
In ZIP code 99703, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99703?
In ZIP code 99703, approximately 0.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99703 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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