| ZIP Code | 99712 |
|---|---|
| City | Fairbanks |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Fairbanks North Star County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 2,148 ft |
| Latitude | 65.058583 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -145.925646 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02090 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.1% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,068 (26.1%) |
| Some College | 912 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 1,285 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 810 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,849 (35.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,494 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $292,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $987/mo ↓ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,037 |
| Vacant Units | 1,394 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,037 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,394 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 99712 is located in Fairbanks, Alaska, within Fairbanks North Star County. With a population of 12,070, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 99712 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,494 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99712 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $292,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $987 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 99712 is primarily White (74.46%). Residents are well-educated — 46.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99712 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 99712 in Fairbanks, AK is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,070 residents, a median household income of $103,494, and a median home value of $292,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.