99705 ZIP Code, North Pole, AK
99705 is a ZIP code in North Pole, Alaska in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It covers 143 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 99702, 99703 and 99775. 21,769 people live here in 7,934 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Alaska ZIP codes. With about 152 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $96,964, close to the Alaska median of $92,788.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: North Pole, AK
- County: Fairbanks North Star County
- Land area: 143 sq mi
- Population: 21,769
- Median household income: $96,964
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 21,769 |
| Households | 7,934 |
| Median household income | $96,964 |
| Income per person | $52,322 |
| Median age | 33.6 |
| Homeowners | 76.9% |
| Median home value | $309,500 |
| Median rent | $1,506 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Broadband internet | 93.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.8% |
| $15–25K | 2.0% |
| $25–35K | 4.0% |
| $35–50K | 10.9% |
| $50–75K | 13.7% |
| $75–100K | 18.4% |
| $100–150K | 18.7% |
| $150–200K | 13.8% |
| $200K+ | 15.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.7% |
| 10–19 | 14.0% |
| 20–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 17.1% |
| 35–44 | 15.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65–74 | 6.7% |
| 75+ | 4.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.4% |
| Owned outright | 21.7% |
| Rented | 20.0% |
| Vacant | 12.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.0% |
| Townhome | 5.0% |
| 2–4 units | 16.3% |
| 5–19 units | 5.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 3.4% |
Businesses in 99705
372 business establishments with 1,974 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 90
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 35
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 34
- Accommodation and Food Services: 34
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 33
- Retail Trade: 27
- Transportation and Warehousing: 25
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 25
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 99702 — Eielson AFB CDP, AK (10.7 mi)
- 99703 — Fairbanks city, AK (11.3 mi)
- 99775 — College CDP, AK (17.6 mi)
- 99725 — Ester CDP, AK (23 mi)
Areas that include 99705
- Badger, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Eielson AFB, AK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- North Pole, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Moose Creek, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fairbanks North Star County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Alaska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 6: highest median household income in Fairbanks North Star Borough
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Fairbanks North Star Borough
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Fairbanks North Star Borough
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Fairbanks North Star Borough
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Mail every home in 99705
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 99705, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 99705 in?
- 99705 is a North Pole, AK mailing address. By land area, 43% lies inside Badger, 4% lies inside Eielson AFB, 3% lies inside North Pole and 1% lies inside Moose Creek; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 99705 in?
- 99705 is in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
- What is the population of 99705?
- About 21,769 people (±1,604), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 22,040.
- What is the median household income in 99705?
- $96,964 (±$8,049), compared with $92,788 for Alaska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 99705?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 99705 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99705?
- The closest, measured center to center: 99702 (10.7 mi, Eielson AFB), 99703 (11.3 mi, Fairbanks), 99775 (17.6 mi, College) and 99725 (23 mi, Ester).
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