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Fairbanks, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99709

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

29,830
23/sq mi
$86,294
Median income
$304,800
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99709 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99709 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1319.9 square miles in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska. The area is home to 29,830 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 99709 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99709 sits at $86,294 (19% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $51,116. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $304,800 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $1,337 per month, and 64.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99709 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99709 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 99709

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99709.

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 99709, 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

29,830

Population

1319.9

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99709?

37.2

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$86,294

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$51,116

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99709 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,294 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

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

What does housing look like?

14,175

Total Housing Units

12,509

Occupied Units

1,666

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$304,800

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,337

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99709 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 169
2021 +7.2% 181
2022 +10.3% 199
2023 +7.3% 214
2024 +0.5% 215

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 739 business establishments in ZIP 99709, employing approximately 5,986 people with a combined annual payroll of $372,882,000.

739

Businesses

5,986

Employees

$372.9M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 103 13.9%
Construction 100 13.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 70 9.5%
Retail trade 69 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 59 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 48 6.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 3.1%
Finance and insurance 20 2.7%
Educational services 16 2.2%
Manufacturing 14 1.9%
Wholesale trade 13 1.8%
Information 13 1.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.5%
Utilities 4 0.5%

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 99709 in? ▼
ZIP code 99709 (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 99709? ▼
ZIP code 99709 in Fairbanks, AK has a population of 29,830 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99709? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99709 is $86,294, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99709? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99709 is $304,800, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99709? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99709 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99709? ▼
ZIP code 99709 has 739 business establishments employing approximately 5,986 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99709? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99709 are: Health care and social assistance (103), Construction (100), Professional, scientific, and technical services (72). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99709? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99709 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 99709? ▼
In ZIP code 99709, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 99709? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99709 is 18.9 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 99709? ▼
In ZIP code 99709, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99709? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99709 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fairbanks, AK

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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