99709 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 99709, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

99709 is a zip code in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, which covers Fairbanks North Star, with a total population of 27,880 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 99709 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 99709.

The estimated population of people living in 99709 is 27,880, with a median age of 35.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 99709 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,880
 -5.73% -12.24%
2020
29,574
+0.98%
-
2019
29,288
 -3.75% -
2018
30,428
 -4.22% -
2017
31,767
 - -

Population of 99709 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 99709 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
68.1%
74.5%
 -8.59%
Black/African American
3.2%
3.2%
 0.00%
Native
6.5%
6.2%
 +4.84%
Hispanic
7.6%
5.1%
 +49.02%
Asian
4.2%
3.2%
 +31.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%
Two Or More Races
10.2%
6.9%
 +47.83%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 99709 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 99709 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 99709 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 99709 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.9 +2.57% 34.8 +6.42% 37.3 -0.27%
2020 35 -0.28% 32.7 -5.49% 37.4 +3.03%
2019 35.1 +2.33% 34.6 +1.47% 36.3 +3.71%
2018 34.3 -0.87% 34.1 +0.29% 35 -2.78%
2017 34.6 - 34 - 36 -

The median age of the 99709 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 99709 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,348 -6.44% 1,766 -4.57% 2,150 1,653
10 to 19 1,821 -17.2% 1,787 -26.37% 1,512 1,344
20 to 29 3,395 -28.46% 2,467 -28.88% 2,464 1,819
30 to 39 2,496 -15.92% 2,083 +21.56% 2,119 2,542
40 to 49 2,244 -21.94% 1,889 -29.65% 1,767 1,324
50 to 59 2,062 -25.57% 2,338 -40.65% 1,573 1,509
60 to 69 1,771 -1.32% 1,434 +33.91% 1,724 1,965
70+ 1,020 +17.24% 846 +40.97% 1,175 1,240

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 99709 zip code is $75,913.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 99709.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,785.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,212.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,682.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 99709 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 99709, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 99709 is currently $102,840.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.72% of households in 99709 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 99709 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 99709 is $43,922.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 99709 by the total population of 99709.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 99709 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 99709 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 99709 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 99709 zip over the age of 16 is 22,113.

Of those people, a total of 67.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 99709 is 62.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 99709 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 892 31.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 2,074 75.70% 5.60%
25 to 29 years 2,209 82.20% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 2,442 72.40% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 3,453 88.90% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 3,562 88.90% 9.10%
55 to 59 years 1,377 79.80% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 1,815 57.50% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 3,048 25.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,241 19.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 99709. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,224 67.20% 3.00%
Black or African American 934 83.50% 3.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,418 67.60% 9.40%
Asian 993 37.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 16 100.00% 0.00%
Other 434 48.40% 7.20%
Two or more races 2,094 75.90% 8.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,608 68.00% 1.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,544 66.80% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 99709 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 99709 is 13,840, with median earnings of $51,846.00.

Women in 99709 are earning approximately 61.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,840 $51,846.00
Male 6,927 $64,767.00
Female 6,913 $39,895.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 99709 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 982 $77,778.00
Business and Financial 809 $82,893.00
Computer and Mathematical 246 $65,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 379 $75,762.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 557 $54,651.00
Community and Social Service 402 $52,845.00
Legal 178 $118,088.00
Educational and Library 1,782 $63,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 291 $22,713.00
Healthcare Practitioners 942 $68,205.00
Healthcare Support 301 $18,996.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 162 $103,438.00
Law Enforcement 177 $103,413.00
Food Preparation and Serving 583 $21,138.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 390 $36,250.00
Personal Care and Service 850 $31,276.00
Sales 1,008 $30,568.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,300 $37,283.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 708 $71,346.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 597 $65,532.00
Production 344 $32,361.00
Transportation and Material Moving 478 $60,417.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 99709 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 99709.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 551 $77,905.00 431 $68,942.00
Business and Financial 380 $82,222.00 429 $82,940.00
Computer and Mathematical 190 $77,143.00 56 $63,205.00
Architecture and Engineering 334 $76,646.00 45 $26,563.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 295 $78,125.00 262 $53,157.00
Community and Social Service 107 $39,119.00 295 $54,698.00
Legal 154 $118,971.00 24 $0.00
Educational and Library 759 $66,410.00 1,023 $48,036.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $64,167.00 223 $20,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 292 $158,023.00 650 $57,372.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 282 $18,929.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 132 $105,000.00 30 $0.00
Law Enforcement 147 $103,894.00 30 $67,656.00
Food Preparation and Serving 185 $34,915.00 398 $9,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 194 $40,417.00 196 $12,439.00
Personal Care and Service 304 $30,897.00 546 $31,871.00
Sales 355 $42,852.00 653 $30,057.00
Office and Administrative Support 328 $50,063.00 972 $33,036.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 681 $66,250.00 27 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 583 $65,705.00 14 $0.00
Production 227 $51,484.00 117 $21,042.00
Transportation and Material Moving 340 $39,394.00 138 $66,875.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,538 households in 99709, with an average household size of 2.4 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,836 families living in the 99709 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 99709:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,131 541 1,164 4,702
Average Household Size 3.1 3.18 3.2 1.34
Total Families 5,131 541 1,164 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.84 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 6,836 families living in 99709, 2.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 99709:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,855 housing units in 99709.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,538 83.28%
Vacant 2,317 16.72%

30.42% of the total 13,855 housing units in 99709 are rental units. This is approximately 4,214 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,161 are occupied by the owner - or 51.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 99709 is $1,099.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 99709 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    163
  • Less than $500
    200
  • $500 to $999
    1,479
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,648
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    501
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    350
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    36

Property Value

The median value of a property in 99709 is $261,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 99709 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    249
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    376
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    534
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    737
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,771
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,030
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    418
  • $1,000,000 or more
    46

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 99709. The chart below shows the number of properties in 99709 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    14
  • 1940 to 1949
    130
  • 1950 to 1959
    454
  • 1960 to 1969
    933
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,505
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,071
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,132
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,187
  • 2010 to 2013
    429
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 99709 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    509
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,940
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,554
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,535

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 99709 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 99709 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 99709.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    642
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,137
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,826
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,544
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,678
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    563
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    964
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    111
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    202
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    616
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    292
  • 90 or more minutes
    169

Summary

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