99709 ZIP Code – Fairbanks, Alaska

99709 is a large ZIP code in Fairbanks, Alaska, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough with a population of approximately 28,343 residents. The median household income is $80,467 — above the Alaska average and near the national average. Median home values of $289,500 are near the national average, with 64.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,174 is near the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing), 16% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.

The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.2%, below the national average. An estimated 6.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 36.9, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 99725, 99775, 99703.

ZIP Code 99709 Data

Population 28,343
Median Household Income $80,467
Median Home Value $289,500
Median Rent $1,174
Median Age 36.9
Unemployment Rate 3.2%
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.6%
State Alaska

ZIP 99709 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 99709AK Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population28k3,05910k
Median Household Income$80k$64k$73k
Median Home Value$289k$187k$258k
Median Rent$1,174$1,067$1,088
Median Age36.937.443.2
Unemployment Rate3.2%12.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate6.6%18.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher43.6%17.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
99725 ESTER 562 $48,212
99775 FAIRBANKS 903 $66,203
99703 FORT WAINWRIGHT 8,807 $68,463
99705 NORTH POLE 22,872 $88,788
99790 FAIRBANKS 13 Not provided