99712 ZIP Code — Fairbanks, AK

Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska

ZIP code 99712 is located in Fairbanks, Alaska, within Fairbanks North Star County. It covers approximately 3,264.10 square miles and serves a population of 12,683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99712

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 $293,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,787. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99712 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

12,683

population

3,264.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99712

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairbanks	Preferred

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,683
Population density	4,228 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	090

Geography
Land area	3,264.10 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	65.1679
Longitude	-146.5903
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	28.5%	28.8%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	34.2%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	28.6%	28.9%
Over $200k	13.0%	8.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

12,683

Population

4,228

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$105,787

Median household income

$48,518

Per capita income

$293,700

Median home value

$1,217

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

5,414

Housing units

33.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

272

Under 5

217

409

5–9

326

484

10–14

385

638

15–19

508

453

20–24

361

714

25–34

568

1,017

35–44

810

1,058

45–54

842

550

55–59

438

562

60–64

448

670

65–74

533

184

75–84

147

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,722	21.5%
18 and over	9,961	78.5%
65 and over	1,623	12.8%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Two or more races 7.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%

Asian 2%

Black or African American 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	10,448	81.6%
Two or more races	930	7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	871	6.8%
Asian	251	2%
Black or African American	119	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	115	0.9%
Other race	64	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	28.8%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	34.2%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	28.6%	28.9%
Over $200k	13.0%	8.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 21.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	22.4%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	21.2%
Median income	$105,787

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 45.5%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$293,700
Median rent / month	$1,217
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.3%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	28.4%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.4%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	30.2%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	80.4%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,635	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	363	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,374	29.0%
Female householder, no spouse	358	7.6%
Households with children under 18	1,513	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,272	26.9%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	28.5%
Married	42.9%	58.2%
Separated	0.9%	1.6%
Widowed	1.7%	2.3%
Divorced	16.4%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 29.5%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.0%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	33.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	240	6.9%
Kindergarten	175	5.0%
Elementary school	1,271	36.3%
High school	754	21.5%
College / grad school	1,060	30.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Transportation & utilities 16.4%

Public administration 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 4.8%

Retail trade 4.2%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.2%
Government	28.5%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.1%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	9.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	6.7%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	19.2%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.8%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,622	16.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,194	96.1%
Spanish	124	1.0%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.2%
Other languages	98	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,394	97.7%
Born in same state	12,226	96.4%
Born in different state	3,850	30.4%
Foreign born	168	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	289	2.3%
Not a US citizen	220	76.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,089	16.5%
French	1,688	13.3%
Arab	370	2.9%
Irish	326	2.6%
Polish	252	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	228	1.8%
Dutch	102	0.8%
Norwegian	78	0.6%
English	25	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99712

What city is ZIP code 99712 in?

ZIP code 99712 is primarily assigned to Fairbanks, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99712 in?

ZIP code 99712 falls within Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99712 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 99712 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99712 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 99712 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99712?

The median household income in ZIP code 99712 is $105,787, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 99712?

ZIP code 99712 has an estimated population of 12,683 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 99712 in?

ZIP code 99712 observes the AKST timezone.