99709 ZIP Code
Fairbanks, Alaska
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 99709 |
| City/Town: | Fairbanks |
| County: | Fairbanks North Star |
| State: | Alaska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,343 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,467 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,480 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,987 |
| Median Home Value: | $289,500 |
| Land Area: | 510.2 sq miles
1321.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 13.3 sq miles
34.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 64.8774, -148.1486 |
Population Information (99709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,343 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,578 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,765 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,877 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,843 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,382 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,260 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,073 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,015 | 17.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,595 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,436 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,497 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,956 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,049 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,134 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 226 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (99709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $289,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,174 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,987 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,978 | 85.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,009 | 14.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,523 | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,455 | 37.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (99709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,908 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 308 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 543 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,169 | 20.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,918 | 24.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,257 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,628 | 23.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,085 | 20.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (99709 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,467 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,958 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,814 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,480 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (99709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,450 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,138 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 491 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,342 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,938 | 63.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,047 | 28.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,153 | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (99709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,564 | 69.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,211 | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,875 | 6.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 921 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 237 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 513 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,022 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,073 | 7.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,395 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,264 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 318 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 813 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (99709 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 515 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 298 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 670 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 539 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,165 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,156 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,933 | 16.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,558 | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,289 | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,855 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (99709 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,912 | 70.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,032 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 141 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 659 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 531 | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,072 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (99709 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 375 | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 898 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 283 | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 247 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,463 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,117 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 217 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 701 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,181 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,450 | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,477 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 586 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,143 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (99709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.3% | 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 (99709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,976 | 88.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,158 | 74.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,308 | 29.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,441 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (99709 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,969 | 83.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,802 | 23.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,020 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 238 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 420 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 678 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (99709 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,517 | 68.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 665 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 621 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 457 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,057 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 572 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 833 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 265 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (99709 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 515 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,071 | 14.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,332 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,826 | 27.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,764 | 26.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 732 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 584 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 111 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (99709 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,403 | 10.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,332 | 16.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,174 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,611 | 25.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,028 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 439 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (99709 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 948 | 7.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 221 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 576 | 4.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9,686 | 80.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 360 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 158 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (99709 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 627 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,178 | 34.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,792 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,381 | 19.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (99709 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 266 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 365 | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 221 | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 703 | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,546 | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,804 | 37.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 579 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (99709 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,008 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $767 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,174 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.85 | 2.38 |
Households (99709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,978 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,518 | 46.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,890 | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,543 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,923 | 24.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,035 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,029 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (99709 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,841 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,401 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,160 | 52.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 130 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,084 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,996 | 25.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (99709 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,307 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 487 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 235 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,448 | 33.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,233 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,904 | 39.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (99709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,434 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,074 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,417 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,678 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 131 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,267 | 61.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,280 | 34.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (99709 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,541 | 83.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,315 | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,722 | 63.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,338 | 31.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 821 | 19.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 255 | 5.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (99709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,361 | 93.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,173 | 4.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,982 | 169.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,982 | 169.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,982 | 169.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 524 | 44.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 108 | 9.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 165 | 14.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 505 | 43.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 135 | 11.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (99709 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,466 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,285 | 88.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,181 | 12.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,187 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 770 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 636 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 588 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (99709 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,978 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,813 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
Fairbanks, AK99709