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Southeast Fairbanks County
Northway, AK
99764
99764 ZIP Code — Northway, AK
Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska
ZIP code 99764 is located in
Northway ,
Alaska ,
within Southeast Fairbanks County .
It covers approximately 1,370.53 square miles and serves a population of
430 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99764
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 99764 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
430
Population density
430 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
240
Geography
Land area
1,370.53 sq mi
Water area
33.27 sq mi
Latitude
63.0008
Longitude
-141.6935
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.3%
40.4%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
22.4%
29.1%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
42.4%
26.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.2%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$151,600
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 257 59.8% 18 and over 173 40.2% 65 and over 75 17.4% Median age 14.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
46.1%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 199 46.1% Asian 139 32.2% White 63 14.6% Two or more races 27 6.3% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.5% Other race 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.3%
40.4%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
22.4%
29.1%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
42.4%
26.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.2%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 21.7% $10k–$15k 15.0% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 5.0% $35k–$50k 5.0% $50k–$75k 16.7% $75k–$100k 6.7% $100k–$150k 11.7% $150k–$200k 10.0% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $151,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 68.3% Renter occupied 31.7% Vacant 50.4% Single-family detached 81.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.9% Median rooms 3.3 Avg household size (owned) 4.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 6.6% 1990–1999 12.4% 1980–1989 30.6% 1970–1979 18.2% 1960–1969 13.2% 1950–1959 14.0% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 28.9% 1 bedroom 19.0% 2 bedrooms 19.0% 3 bedrooms 17.4% 4 bedrooms 15.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 21.7% 1 vehicle 40.0% 2 vehicles 30.0% 3 or more 8.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 41.7% Wood 58.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 30 50.0% Cohabiting couple 5 8.3% Male householder, no spouse 14 23.3% Female householder, no spouse 11 18.3% Households with children under 18 26 43.3% Households with seniors (65+) 37 61.7% Average household size 7.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.3% 54.1% Married 40.9% 40.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.3% 2.4% Divorced 20.5% 3.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.2%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.9% Bachelor's or higher 9.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 0.4% Kindergarten 1 0.4% Elementary school 178 72.4% High school 63 25.6% College / grad school 3 1.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
58.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Education & healthcare
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 10.7% Service 17.9% Sales & office 3.6% Natural resources & construction 42.9% Production & transportation 25.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 21.4% Government 75.0% Self-employed 3.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.9% Carpool 3.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 17.9% Work from home 7.1% Other means 3.6% Avg commute (minutes) 12.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
20.0%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.7% Retirement income 35.0% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 21.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 38.6% High cholesterol 33.5% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 5.1% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.2% Binge drinking 17.5% No physical activity 26.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.2% Depression 16.8% Fair or poor health 20.2% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 15.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 62.6% Visited dentist 48.5% Cholesterol screening 86.8% Teeth loss 23.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 23.7%
Disability % Any disability 29.3% Under 18 17.9% 18–64 years 13.3% 65 and over 89.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.0% Public insurance 46.7% No insurance 12.1% Uninsured under 19 2.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 400 93.0% Spanish 4 1.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 290 67.4% Born in same state 290 67.4% Born in different state 234 54.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 140 32.6% Not a US citizen 138 98.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 11 2.6% Italian 8 1.9%
Ancestry Count % German 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 14.0% Internet access 58.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99764
What city is ZIP code 99764 in?
ZIP code 99764 is primarily assigned to Northway, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99764 in?
ZIP code 99764 falls within Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99764 family-oriented?
60% of residents in ZIP code 99764 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99764?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 99764 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 99764 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 99764 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 99764 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 99764 in?
ZIP code 99764 observes the AKST timezone.
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