99703 ZIP Code — Fort Wainwright, AK

Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska

ZIP code 99703 is located in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, within Fairbanks North Star County. It covers approximately 9.68 square miles and serves a population of 8,807 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99703

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 $68,463. The poverty rate of 6% 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 10 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

8,807

population

9.68

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99703 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99703

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99703. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Wainwright	Acceptable
Fort Wainwright	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,807
Population density	910 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	090

Geography
Land area	9.68 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	64.8320
Longitude	-147.6272
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	34.4%	28.8%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	34.2%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	28.6%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.1%	8.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,807

Population

910

People per sq mi

22.3

Median age

$68,463

Median household income

$27,477

Per capita income

Median home value

$2,074

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

27.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

794

Under 5

557

464

5–9

325

273

10–14

191

294

15–19

206

1,354

20–24

950

1,482

25–34

1,039

384

35–44

269

45–54

55–59

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,747	31.2%
18 and over	6,060	68.8%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	22.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.7%

Black or African American 11.6%

Two or more races 9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Other race 4.5%

Asian 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,050	62.7%
Black or African American	1,117	11.6%
Two or more races	871	9%
Hispanic or Latino	839	8.7%
Other race	430	4.5%
Asian	222	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	111	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	28.8%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	34.2%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	28.6%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.1%	8.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 31.9%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	31.9%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	26.5%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$68,463

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$2,074
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	3.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	32.0%
2000–2009	35.8%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.6%
3 bedrooms	64.0%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	70.3%
3 or more	6.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.0%
Electricity	48.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	9.1%
No fuel used	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,676	86.6%
Cohabiting couple	120	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	53	2.7%
Female householder, no spouse	86	4.4%
Households with children under 18	1,209	62.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.6%	10.5%
Married	49.3%	87.3%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.6%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	165	7.9%
Kindergarten	162	7.8%
Elementary school	1,009	48.4%
High school	183	8.8%
College / grad school	565	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Public administration 20.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.8%

Retail trade 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Other services 3.7%

Professional & management 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.3%
Government	50.9%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.8%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	19.8%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.6

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 13.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	1.1%
Retirement income	2.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	14.8%
High cholesterol	13.1%
Diabetes	2.2%
Heart disease	1.2%
Stroke	0.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	6.0%
Kidney disease	0.9%
Pulmonary disease	2.0%
Cancer	1.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	27.2%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	7.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	5.4%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	53.5%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	74.1%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	442	18.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.1%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	3.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.8%
Public insurance	10.6%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,456	84.7%
Spanish	228	3.1%
Other Indo-European	159	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.4%
Other languages	38	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,395	95.3%
Born in same state	7,912	89.8%
Born in different state	949	10.8%
Foreign born	483	5.5%
Naturalized citizen	412	4.7%
Not a US citizen	298	72.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	906	10.3%
Italian	634	7.2%
Arab	178	2%
Polish	165	1.9%
English	91	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	79	0.9%
German	26	0.3%
Irish	25	0.3%
Norwegian	15	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99703

What city is ZIP code 99703 in?

ZIP code 99703 is primarily assigned to Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99703 in?

ZIP code 99703 falls within Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99703 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 99703 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 99703 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 99703 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 99703?

ZIP code 99703 has an estimated population of 8,807 residents, with a density of 910 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99703?

The median household income in ZIP code 99703 is $68,463, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99703 in?

ZIP code 99703 observes the AKST timezone.