Delta Junction, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99737

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

5,011
1/sq mi
$83,107
Median income
$312,600
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10022.0 square miles in Delta Junction, Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska. The area is home to 5,011 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 99737 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99737 sits at $83,107 (15% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $45,480. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $312,600 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $1,497 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99737 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99737 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 99737

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99737.

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 99737, Delta Junction, 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

5,011

Population

10022.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99737?

37.4

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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

$45,480

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99737 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,107 Top 34% higher than 66% 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

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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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,460

Total Housing Units

1,637

Occupied Units

823

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$312,600

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99737 in?
ZIP code 99737 (Delta Junction) is located in Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska. Southeast Fairbanks County 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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