City

North Pole, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairbanks North Star County  ·  Alaska

👥22,281Population
💰$96,966Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$290,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1.4%Other: 9.9%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic7.2%
Black1.5%
Asian1.4%
Other9.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
33%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma177 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,446 (24.8%)
Some College1,675 (12.1%)
Associates2,660 (19.2%)
Bachelors2,198 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree3,725 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,966 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$290,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,496/mo
Total Housing Units9,091
Vacant Units1,255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About North Pole, AK

North Pole is a city in Alaska, located in Fairbanks North Star County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,281 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, North Pole is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,966 is above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in North Pole is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $290,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,496 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Pole is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.19%).

North Pole, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in North Pole
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99705 22,281 $96,966 $290,100 $1,496 5.8% 42.7% 78.3%