Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 518 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,335 (22.8%) |
| Some College | 8,290 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 10,713 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 6,326 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,265 (33%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,362 ▲ 11% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $280,002 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,390/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 42,702 |
| Vacant Units | 6,495 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Fairbanks North Star County is located in Alaska and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 95,919 residents. With a median age of 34, it is a relatively young county.
Fairbanks North Star County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,362 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.0% is well below the national average.
Housing in Fairbanks North Star County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $280,002 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,390.
The residents of Fairbanks North Star County are majority White (67.34%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Fairbanks North Star County, AK is a middle-income area in Alaska. The 16 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99702 | Eielson Afb | 3,200 | $60,114 | — | $2,000 | 4.4% | 50.9% |
| 99725 | Ester | 494 | $50,912 | $209,300 | — | 0.0% | 37.8% |
| 99701 | Fairbanks | 17,564 | $73,551 | $235,300 | $1,233 | 6.6% | 35.5% |
| 99706 | Fairbanks | 31 | $13,750 | $335,700 | — | 0.0% | 34.8% |
| 99709 | Fairbanks | 29,734 | $82,991 | $296,000 | $1,288 | 3.0% | 50.1% |
| 99712 | Fairbanks | 12,070 | $103,494 | $292,800 | $987 | 2.1% | 46.1% |
| 99775 | Fairbanks | 707 | $71,022 | — | $1,452 | 5.9% | 72.4% |
| 99703 | Fort Wainwright | 8,545 | $65,839 | — | $2,132 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| 99705 | North Pole | 22,281 | $96,966 | $290,100 | $1,496 | 5.8% | 42.7% |
| 99714 | Salcha | 1,282 | $71,042 | $251,300 | — | 3.2% | 35.4% |