| ZIP Code | 99714 |
|---|---|
| City | Salcha |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Fairbanks North Star County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 1,834 ft |
| Latitude | 64.381305 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -146.530599 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02090 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 178 (18.4%) |
| Some College | 324 (33.5%) |
| Associates | 123 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 91 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 251 (26%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,042 ≈ Avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,300 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,168 |
| Vacant Units | 627 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,168 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 627 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 99714 is located in Salcha, Alaska, within Fairbanks North Star County. With a population of 1,282, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 99714 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,042 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99714 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $251,300 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 99714 is primarily White (79.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.8%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99714 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 99714 in Salcha, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,282 residents, a median household income of $71,042, and a median home value of $251,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.