99705 ZIP Code
North Pole, Alaska
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 99705 |
| City/Town: | North Pole |
| County: | Fairbanks North Star |
| State: | Alaska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,872 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,788 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,075 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,222 |
| Median Home Value: | $273,800 |
| Land Area: | 143.1 sq miles
370.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 64.7739, -147.2676 |
Population Information (99705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,872 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,689 | 55.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,183 | 44.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,639 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,575 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,760 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,709 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,613 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,683 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,771 | 16.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,329 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,367 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 931 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,548 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 856 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 91 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (99705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $273,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,409 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,222 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,925 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,297 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,183 | 78.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,742 | 22.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (99705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,576 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 218 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 770 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,781 | 25.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,752 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,310 | 15.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,423 | 16.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,322 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (99705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,788 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,602 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $108,057 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,075 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (99705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,980 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,175 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 651 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,490 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,757 | 66.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,599 | 25.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 819 | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (99705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,626 | 77.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 462 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,322 | 5.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 366 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 184 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 281 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,631 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 695 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,816 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 943 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 428 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 108 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 337 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (99705 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 236 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 111 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 259 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 344 | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 833 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,221 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,300 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,574 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 853 | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,194 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (99705 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,413 | 92.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,025 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 57 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 76 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 174 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 366 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (99705 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 465 | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,299 | 12.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 306 | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 114 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 823 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 852 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 290 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 385 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 742 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,335 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 944 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 568 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,052 | 10.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (99705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.6% | 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 (99705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,680 | 86.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,309 | 71.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,765 | 29.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,036 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (99705 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,500 | 82.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,549 | 19.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,166 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 352 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 202 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (99705 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,592 | 71.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 475 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 773 | 8.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 532 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 255 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 84 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 66 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 445 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (99705 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 68 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 551 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,664 | 18.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 773 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,092 | 33.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,413 | 26.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 354 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 206 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 29 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 72 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (99705 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 343 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 948 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,100 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,928 | 42.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,591 | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 312 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (99705 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 120 | 1.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 249 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 336 | 4.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 6,753 | 85.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 359 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 93 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (99705 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 215 | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,667 | 21.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,166 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,877 | 36.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (99705 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 157 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 137 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 170 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 695 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,526 | 40.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,224 | 36.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 274 | 4.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (99705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,973 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $662 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,409 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.03 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (99705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,925 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,562 | 57.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,890 | 23.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,794 | 22.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,127 | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,746 | 34.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,990 | 25.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.88 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.45 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (99705 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,804 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,233 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,947 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 540 | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 966 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,176 | 22.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (99705 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,133 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 166 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 217 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,702 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,265 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,783 | 29.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (99705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,773 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,470 | 22.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,716 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,883 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 242 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,587 | 55.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,054 | 36.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (99705 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,342 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,203 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,023 | 63.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,103 | 34.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 741 | 23.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (99705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,964 | 96.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 758 | 3.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 908 | 119.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 908 | 119.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 908 | 119.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 311 | 41.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5 | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 120 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 151 | 19.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (99705 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,233 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,872 | 93.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,361 | 6.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 305 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 526 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 380 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 150 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (99705 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,925 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,769 | 98.0% | 89.4% |
North Pole, AK99705