| ZIP Code | 99738 |
|---|---|
| City | Eagle |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 2,468 ft |
| Latitude | 65.149633 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -142.654406 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02240 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.9 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 21.4% ▼ 45% below avg |
| Unemployment | 30.0% ▲ 513% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 37 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 41 (32.5%) |
| Associates | 21 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14 (11.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,333 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $725/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 229 |
| Vacant Units | 155 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 229 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 155 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 99738 is located in Eagle, Alaska, within Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County. With a population of 165, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.9 years. Economically, 99738 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,333 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $725 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 99738 is majority White (64.24%). Residents are less-educated — 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99738 stands at 30.0%, which is more than double the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 49%.
Overall, ZIP code 99738 in Eagle, AK is characterized as working-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.