North Pole, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99705
Fairbanks North Star, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,544
- 81/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $96,964
- Median income Above-median income area
- $309,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Pole pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 81
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99705 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 99705 (North Pole, AK) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.2 in 2023 to 228.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99705 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Pole, Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, with 22,544 residents across 277.3 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99705 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,964 (34% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,322. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $309,500 (47% above the average Alaska ZIP), while 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,506.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99705.
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 99705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Pole, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99705.
- Construction
Construction
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 35
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 34
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 33
Real estate and rental and leasing
33 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 99705, North Pole, 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
22,544
Population
277.3
Area (sq mi)
81
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99705?
33.6
Median Age
57.4%
Male
42.6%
Female
3.3%
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?
$96,964
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$52,322
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99705 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
North Pole, 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)
$96,964 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
9,109housing units
9,109
Total Housing Units
7,934
Occupied Units
1,175
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,500
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,506
Median Rent
1985
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99705 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 174 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 185 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 209 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 218 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 229 |
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 372 business establishments in ZIP 99705, employing approximately 1,974 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,803,000.
372
Businesses
1,974
Employees
$136.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 90 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 0.8% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.8% |
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 99705, 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 (22,544 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 99705 in?
ZIP code 99705 (North Pole) 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 99705?
ZIP code 99705 in North Pole, AK has a population of 22,544 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99705?
The median household income in ZIP 99705 is $96,964, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99705?
The median home value in ZIP 99705 is $309,500, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99705?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99705 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99705?
ZIP code 99705 has 372 business establishments employing approximately 1,974 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99705?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99705 are: Construction (90), Other services (except public administration) (35), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (34). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99705?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99705 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 99705?
In ZIP code 99705, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 99705?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99705 is 22.8 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 99705?
In ZIP code 99705, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99705?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99705 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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