Delta Junction, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99737
Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,011
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $83,107
- Median income Near-median income area
- $312,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delta Junction pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99737 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99737 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delta Junction, Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska, home to 5,011 residents across 10022.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99737 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,107 (15% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,480. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $312,600 (49% above the average Alaska ZIP), while 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,497.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99737.
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 99737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delta Junction, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99737.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 99737, Delta Junction, 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
5,011
Population
10022.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99737?
37.4
Median Age
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
10.6%
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?
$83,107
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$45,480
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99737 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Delta Junction, 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)
$83,107 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
2,460housing units
2,460
Total Housing Units
1,637
Occupied Units
823
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,600
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,497
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 99737, employing approximately 1,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,213,000.
115
Businesses
1,438
Employees
$136.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.0% |
| Information | 7 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.6% |
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 99737, 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 (5,011 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 99737 in?
ZIP code 99737 (Delta Junction) is located in Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska. Southeast Fairbanks contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/southeast-fairbanks-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99737?
ZIP code 99737 in Delta Junction, AK has a population of 5,011 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99737?
The median household income in ZIP 99737 is $83,107, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99737?
The median home value in ZIP 99737 is $312,600, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99737?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99737 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99737?
ZIP code 99737 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99737?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99737 are: Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (15), Construction (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99737?
In ZIP code 99737, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 99737?
In ZIP code 99737, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99737?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99737 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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