The ZIP Code 99709 is associated with the city of Fairbanks in Alaska in Fairbanks North Star County. In this Alaska region, an estimated 95.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $43,844. An estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $87,055. The current population estimate is 29,288.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 99709 is $87,055, while the region's mean household income is $104,410. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,844. The per capita income in ZIP Code 99709 of $43,844 is approximately 19.18% more than the per capita income in Alaska overall of $36,787. An estimated 1.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 81.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.0% of the population in 99709 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.5% of 99709 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.2% |
In ZIP Code 99709, 95.7% of the population graduated high school, while 42.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.2% in this Fairbanks North Star County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 19.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 19.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 99709, 92.2% is one race, while 7.8% are two or more races. Approximately 6.0% of 99709 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 99709 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (10.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10.9% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 99709, an estimated 28.0% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 27.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Fairbanks North Star County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 28.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 99709 are younger than average. The median age of 35.1 years in ZIP Code 99709 is approximately 7.87% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.8% of the population in 99709 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 99709 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 99709 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 99709 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 99709, 71.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.8 minutes. Approximately 29.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 99709 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.9% of 99709 workers 16 years and over work in manufacturing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.1% |
| Construction | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 13.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.5% |
| Information | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 11.0% |
In ZIP Code 99709, 89.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.8% of homes. Lastly, 1.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Fairbanks North Star County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.0% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.8% |
| Other languages | 1.7% |