City

Fairbanks, AK

10 ZIP codes  ·  Fairbanks North Star County  ·  Alaska

👥60,117Population
💰$84,173Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$277,422Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 3.6%Asian: 3.7%Other: 10.3%Race
White65.0%
Hispanic7.4%
Black3.6%
Asian3.7%
Other10.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma267 (0.7%)
HS Graduate8,475 (22%)
Some College5,767 (15%)
Associates6,594 (17.1%)
Bachelors3,362 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree13,989 (36.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 22%Some College: 15%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 36.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad22.0%
Some College15.0%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate36.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.5%Renter: 37.5%Tenure
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,173 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$277,421 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,213/mo
Total Housing Units29,260
Vacant Units4,435

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Fairbanks, AK

Fairbanks is a city in Alaska, located in Fairbanks North Star County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 60,117 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.34 years.

Economically, Fairbanks is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,173 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairbanks is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $277,421, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,213 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairbanks is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (65.04%).

Fairbanks, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fairbanks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99701 17,564 $73,551 $235,300 $1,233 6.6% 35.5% 46.1%
99706 31 $13,750 $335,700 — 0.0% 34.8% 56.3%
99709 29,734 $82,991 $296,000 $1,288 3.0% 50.1% 64.5%
99712 12,070 $103,494 $292,800 $987 2.1% 46.1% 85.3%
99775 707 $71,022 — $1,452 5.9% 72.4% 0.0%

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