99702 ZIP Code — Eielson Afb, AK

Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska

ZIP code 99702 is located in Eielson Afb, Alaska, within Fairbanks North Star County. It covers approximately 21.07 square miles and serves a population of 3,149 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99702

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $74,583. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 32% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

3,149

population

21.07

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99702 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99702

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99702. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eielson Afb	Acceptable
Eielson Afb	Preferred

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,149
Population density	149 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	090

Geography
Land area	21.07 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	64.7024
Longitude	-146.6671
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	28.8%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	34.2%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	28.6%	28.9%
Over $200k	2.4%	8.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,149

Population

149

People per sq mi

22.2

Median age

$74,583

Median household income

$26,969

Per capita income

Median home value

$2,069

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

14.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

36.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

244

Under 5

182

308

5–9

230

10–14

15–19

385

20–24

287

482

25–34

359

190

35–44

142

45–54

55–59

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,136	36.1%
18 and over	2,013	63.9%
65 and over	13	0.4%
Median age	22.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.8%

Two or more races 18.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Black or African American 3.7%

Other race 2.2%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,259	64.8%
Two or more races	648	18.6%
Hispanic or Latino	339	9.7%
Black or African American	128	3.7%
Other race	77	2.2%
Asian	37	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	28.8%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	34.2%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	28.6%	28.9%
Over $200k	2.4%	8.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$74,583

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$2,069
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	0.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.5%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	31.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	60.7%
3 or more	5.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.3%
Electricity	55.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	3.3%
No fuel used	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	628	71.8%
Cohabiting couple	43	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	145	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	59	6.7%
Households with children under 18	456	52.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	11	1.3%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	14.1%
Married	59.0%	80.2%
Separated	1.2%	2.2%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	3.0%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 11.0%

Some college, no degree 30.9%

Associate's degree 21.4%

Bachelor's degree 27.8%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	36.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	6.0%
Kindergarten	60	5.1%
Elementary school	570	48.9%
High school	25	2.1%
College / grad school	441	37.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 30.2%

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Retail trade 9.3%

Professional & management 7.5%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.5%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.2%
Government	45.2%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.9%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.1

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 1.4%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	1.4%
Retirement income	10.2%
Supplemental Security	0.1%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.3%
High blood pressure	13.1%
High cholesterol	13.2%
Diabetes	1.8%
Heart disease	1.1%
Stroke	0.6%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	5.9%
Kidney disease	0.8%
Pulmonary disease	1.7%
Cancer	1.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	27.8%
No physical activity	14.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	6.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	4.6%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	53.4%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	77.2%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	310	31.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.9%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.4%
Public insurance	16.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,723	86.5%
Spanish	27	1.0%
Other Indo-European	17	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,100	98.4%
Born in same state	3,039	96.5%
Born in different state	170	5.4%
Foreign born	61	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	49	1.6%
Not a US citizen	23	46.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	670	21.3%
French	176	5.6%
Arab	121	3.8%
Dutch	47	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	1.1%
English	15	0.5%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.8%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99702

What city is ZIP code 99702 in?

ZIP code 99702 is primarily assigned to Eielson Afb, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99702 in?

ZIP code 99702 falls within Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99702 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 99702 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 99702 have a large veteran population?

32% of civilians in ZIP code 99702 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 99702?

ZIP code 99702 has an estimated population of 3,149 residents, with a density of 149 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99702?

The median household income in ZIP code 99702 is $74,583, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99702 in?

ZIP code 99702 observes the AKST timezone.