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ZIP Code 99712

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

13,866
2/sq mi
$112,808
Median income
$320,100
Median home value
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99712 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99712 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska, home to 13,866 residents across 9244.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.

ZIP 99712 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,808 (56% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $49,360. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. Housing costs here run $320,100 for a typical home value (52% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,288 a month; 85.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Compare these figures to the Alaska and national benchmarks above rather than reading 99712's numbers in isolation.

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 99712

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairbanks, AK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99712.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99712, 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

13,866

Population

9244.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99712?

39.7

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$112,808

Median Household Income

+56% vs state

$49,360

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99712 ranks nationally

Fairbanks, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,808 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,991

Total Housing Units

4,777

Occupied Units

1,214

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$320,100

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$1,288

Median Rent

1988

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99712 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 162
2021 +7.6% 175
2022 +9.7% 191
2023 +4.3% 200
2024 +3.2% 206

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 177 business establishments in ZIP 99712, employing approximately 1,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,675,000.

177

Businesses

1,569

Employees

$121.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 42 23.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 17 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 7.3%
Retail trade 12 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.1%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 4.5%
Manufacturing 7 4.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99712 in? ▼
ZIP code 99712 (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 99712? ▼
ZIP code 99712 in Fairbanks, AK has a population of 13,866 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99712? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99712 is $112,808, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99712? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99712 is $320,100, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99712? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99712 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99712? ▼
ZIP code 99712 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 1,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99712? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99712 are: Construction (42), Professional, scientific, and technical services (23), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99712? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99712 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 99712? ▼
In ZIP code 99712, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% 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 99712? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99712 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99712? ▼
In ZIP code 99712, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99712? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99712 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.