| ZIP Code | 99701 |
|---|---|
| City | Fairbanks |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Fairbanks North Star County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 510 ft |
| Latitude | 67.375751 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -149.728035 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02090 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 90 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,083 (28%) |
| Some College | 2,109 (19.1%) |
| Associates | 1,833 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,069 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,844 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,551 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,300 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,233/mo ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,757 |
| Vacant Units | 1,277 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,757 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,277 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 99701 is located in Fairbanks, Alaska, within Fairbanks North Star County. With a population of 17,564, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 99701 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,551 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99701 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,233 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.1%) and renters (53.9%). Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 99701 is majority White (58.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99701 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 99701 in Fairbanks, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 17,564 residents, a median household income of $73,551, and a median home value of $235,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.