99714 ZIP Code — Salcha, AK

Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska

ZIP code 99714 is located in Salcha, Alaska, within Fairbanks North Star County. It covers approximately 353.97 square miles and serves a population of 974 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99714

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 $255,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,250.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 99714 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

974

population

353.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99714 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99714

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99714. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salcha	Acceptable
Salcha	Preferred

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	974
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	090

Geography
Land area	353.97 sq mi
Water area	49.35 sq mi
Latitude	64.6913
Longitude	-145.5427
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	26.8%	28.8%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	34.2%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	28.6%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.7%	8.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

974

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$66,250

Median household income

$39,344

Per capita income

$255,300

Median home value

$1,339

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,062

Housing units

29.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	7.9%
18 and over	897	92.1%
65 and over	166	17.0%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%

Two or more races 3.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	881	90.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	4.2%
Two or more races	36	3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	16	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.8%	28.8%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	34.2%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	28.6%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.7%	8.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 15.4%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	15.4%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$66,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 34.3%

$300k–$500k 18.9%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,300
Median rent / month	$1,339
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	57.7%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	3.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	29.8%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	24.4%
1 bedroom	18.8%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	16.3%
4 bedrooms	3.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	7.5%
2 vehicles	59.2%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	0.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	68.4%
Wood	24.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	250	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	160	34.2%
Female householder, no spouse	49	10.5%
Households with children under 18	33	7.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	20.5%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	16.7%
Married	53.6%	74.2%
Separated	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	0.0%	4.8%
Divorced	8.6%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 23.1%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	54	62.8%
High school	23	26.7%
College / grad school	9	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.5%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Transportation & utilities 15.5%

Retail trade 10.6%

Other services 7.5%

Public administration 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Construction 2.6%

Information 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	30.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.6

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.5%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	21.3%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.3%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	17.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	15.6%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	41.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	19.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	974	100.0%
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)	941	96.6%
Born in same state	935	96.0%
Born in different state	135	13.9%
Foreign born	6	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	33	3.4%
Not a US citizen	17	51.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	233	23.9%
Polish	93	9.5%
Italian	87	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	15	1.5%
Arab	15	1.5%
German	13	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99714

What city is ZIP code 99714 in?

ZIP code 99714 is primarily assigned to Salcha, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99714 in?

ZIP code 99714 falls within Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99714 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 99714 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99714 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 99714 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99714?

16% of residents in ZIP code 99714 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 99714?

ZIP code 99714 has an estimated population of 974 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 99714 in?

ZIP code 99714 observes the AKST timezone.