City

Salcha, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairbanks North Star County  ·  Alaska

👥1,282Population
💰$71,042Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$251,300Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.4% Female 40.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.4%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 1.3%Other: 6.3%Race
White79.4%
Hispanic9.5%
Black1.3%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
33%
45–64
39%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
HS Graduate178 (18.4%)
Some College324 (33.5%)
Associates123 (12.7%)
Bachelors91 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree251 (26%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.4%Some College: 33.5%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 26%Edu
HS Grad18.4%
Some College33.5%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,042 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$251,300 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,168
Vacant Units627

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
52%
About Salcha, AK

Salcha is a city in Alaska, located in Fairbanks North Star County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,282 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Salcha is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,042 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Salcha is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salcha is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salcha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99714 1,282 $71,042 $251,300 3.2% 35.4% 93.0%