North Pole, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99705

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

22,544
81/sq mi: $96,964
Median income: $309,500
Median home value: 24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 99705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 277.3 square miles in North Pole, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska. The area is home to 22,544 residents, producing a population density of 81 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 99705 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99705 sits at $96,964 (34% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $52,322. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $309,500 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,506 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99705 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 99705

Construction

90
Other services (except public administration)

35
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

34
Accommodation and food services

34
Real estate and rental and leasing

33

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99705, North Pole, AK · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

22,544

Population

277.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99705?

33.6

Median Age

57.4%

Male

42.6%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.1%

African American 1.6%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian or Alaska Native 4.3%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%

Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$96,964

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$52,322

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99705 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,964 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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 52.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,109

Total Housing Units

7,934

Occupied Units

1,175

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%

Renter 23.1%

$309,500

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$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

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.

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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 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 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.