99738 ZIP Code — Eagle, AK
Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska
ZIP code 99738 is located in Eagle, Alaska, within Southeast Fairbanks County. It covers approximately 10,064.26 square miles and serves a population of 174 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
174
population
10,064.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99738 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99738
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Eagle | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 174 |
| Population density | 17 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 240 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10,064.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 125.82 sq mi |
| Latitude | 64.4526 |
| Longitude | -141.2247 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 56.0% | 40.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 29.1% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.3% | 26.3% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 4.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
174
Population
17
People per sq mi
62.3
Median age
$41,250
Median household income
$32,489
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
75.6%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
39.7%
Unemployment
255
Housing units
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
3
5
5–9
2
3
10–14
2
4
15–19
2
6
20–24
3
2
25–34
1
8
35–44
3
2
45–54
1
5
55–59
2
22
60–64
9
40
65–74
17
17
75–84
7
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24 | 13.8% |
| 18 and over | 150 | 86.2% |
| 65 and over | 82 | 47.1% |
| Median age | 62.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
16.2%
Two or more races
15.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
2.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 63.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 16.2% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 5 | 2.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 56.0% | 40.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 29.1% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.3% | 26.3% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 4.2% | 8.8% |
$10k–$15k
9.0%
$15k–$25k
15.4%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
28.2%
$50k–$75k
7.7%
$75k–$100k
6.4%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 9.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 28.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $41,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
40.7%
$50k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
3.4%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k–$300k
23.7%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $675 |
| Owner occupied | 75.6% |
| Renter occupied | 24.4% |
| Vacant | 71.5% |
| Single-family detached | 96.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 1.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 32.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 39.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 40.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 8.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 41.0% |
| Wood | 59.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21 | 26.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 40 | 51.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12 | 15.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 5.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 54 | 69.2% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.2% | 15.2% |
| Married | 27.4% | 41.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 19.6% |
| Divorced | 17.0% | 19.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
37.2%
Some college, no degree
36.5%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
3.6%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 14.3% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 12 | 57.1% |
| High school | 2 | 9.5% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 19.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
31.4%
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Other services
20.0%
Professional & management
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Retail trade
2.9%
Information
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.9% |
| Service | 34.3% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 5.7% |
| Government | 60.0% |
| Self-employed | 34.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.0% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 14.7% |
| Work from home | 20.6% |
| Other means | 8.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 6.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 67.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| High blood pressure | 39.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.5% |
| Visited dentist | 52.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 17.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 36 | 24.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 28.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 20.6% |
| 65 and over | 43.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 31.0% |
| Public insurance | 63.2% |
| No insurance | 26.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 41.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 164 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 166 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 166 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 74 | 42.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 4 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 21 | 12.1% |
| French | 15 | 8.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 9 | 5.2% |
| Italian | 9 | 5.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.8% |
| Internet access | 65.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99738
What city is ZIP code 99738 in?
ZIP code 99738 is primarily assigned to Eagle, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99738 in?
ZIP code 99738 falls within Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99738 have an older population?
47% of residents in ZIP code 99738 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 99738 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 99738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 99738 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 99738 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99738?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 99738 in?
ZIP code 99738 observes the AKST timezone.