99701 ZIP Code
Fairbanks, Alaska
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 99701 |
| City/Town: | Fairbanks |
| County: | Fairbanks North Star |
| State: | Alaska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,295 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,534 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,984 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,801 |
| Median Home Value: | $241,500 |
| Land Area: | 545.2 sq miles
1412.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.6 sq miles
11.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 67.3758, -149.7280 |
Population Information (99701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,295 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,766 | 53.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,529 | 46.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,067 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,338 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,176 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,026 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,525 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,487 | 19.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,142 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,977 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,043 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 910 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,734 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 581 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 289 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (99701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $241,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,251 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,801 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,454 | 84.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,347 | 15.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,162 | 42.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,292 | 57.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (99701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,163 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 399 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 351 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,997 | 32.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,332 | 27.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,165 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,831 | 15.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,088 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (99701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,534 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,606 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,984 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (99701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,036 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,649 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 763 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,457 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,518 | 75.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,632 | 18.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 446 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 53 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (99701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,024 | 60.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 891 | 4.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2,550 | 13.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,093 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 210 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 254 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,273 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 746 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,235 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 657 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 234 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 344 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (99701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 455 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 249 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 457 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 533 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 869 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,615 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 771 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,440 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 626 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 439 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (99701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,972 | 69.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,692 | 19.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 199 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 558 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 169 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 460 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (99701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 447 | 5.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 354 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 234 | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 100 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,335 | 15.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 635 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 120 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 459 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 872 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,910 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,071 | 12.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 412 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 700 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (99701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (99701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,468 | 84.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,720 | 64.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,629 | 36.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,791 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (99701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,050 | 81.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,919 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,586 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 399 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 610 | 8.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,020 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (99701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,181 | 36.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 584 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 772 | 8.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,380 | 15.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 882 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 429 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,450 | 16.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 123 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (99701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 468 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 620 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 524 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,311 | 26.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,943 | 22.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 907 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,219 | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 546 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 263 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (99701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 895 | 10.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,660 | 18.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,926 | 33.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,290 | 26.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 776 | 8.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 254 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (99701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,032 | 13.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 297 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,362 | 18.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,490 | 60.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 28 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 163 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 62 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (99701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 799 | 10.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,250 | 43.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,386 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,019 | 13.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (99701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 317 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 138 | 4.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 202 | 6.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 336 | 10.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,192 | 37.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 892 | 28.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 67 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (99701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,009 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $738 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,251 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (99701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,454 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,033 | 40.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,135 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,509 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,222 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,026 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,899 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (99701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,847 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,292 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,559 | 45.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 137 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 710 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,211 | 28.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (99701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,372 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 217 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 282 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,827 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 993 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,053 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (99701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,456 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,494 | 11.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,259 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,819 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 148 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,713 | 60.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 958 | 34.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (99701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,694 | 80.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,424 | 18.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,747 | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,467 | 42.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 957 | 27.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 210 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (99701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,021 | 93.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 502 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,274 | 253.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,274 | 253.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,274 | 253.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 75 | 14.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2 | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 34 | 6.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 86 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 133 | 26.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (99701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,228 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,828 | 86.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,400 | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 597 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 305 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,121 | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 377 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (99701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,454 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,169 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
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