City

Ester, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairbanks North Star County  ·  Alaska

👥494Population
💰$50,912Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$209,300Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.3% Female 39.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 5.5%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic5.5%

Age Breakdown

18–24
16%
25–44
13%
45–64
49%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.83
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma74 (11.9%)
HS Graduate78 (12.6%)
Some College116 (18.7%)
Associates116 (18.7%)
Bachelors118 (19%)
Graduate Degree118 (19%)

Education

No HS: 11.9%HS Grad: 12.6%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS11.9%
HS Grad12.6%
Some College18.7%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
24%
$200k–$300k
38%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,912 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$209,300 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units270

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
72%
30–45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
36%
About Ester, AK

Ester is a city in Alaska, located in Fairbanks North Star County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 494 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Ester is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,912 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ester is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.53%).

Ester, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Ester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99725 494 $50,912 $209,300 0.0% 37.8% 71.1%