| City: | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Borough: | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:22:46 PM |
| Population: | 24 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 64.8379, -147.7166 |
| Land Area: | 66.76 sq mi |
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ZIP 99706 serves as a critical mail access point in Alaska's interior, where 83% of the population is Native American (20 of 24 residents). The Fairbanks post office maintains 739 PO Boxes for just 7 occupied households within the ZIP boundary. That's an adoption rate of 105.6 to 1, among the highest in Alaska.
This extreme ratio tells the real story. The post office doesn't just serve the handful of residents living on Mail Trail Road. It provides mail access for Alaska Native communities across the surrounding region who travel to this Fairbanks location because it's their designated postal hub. With only 7 households in the ZCTA but 739 boxes, most users come from outside the mapped boundary.
The 24 residents within the ZIP live in just 7 homes across 75 square miles. Median household income is $13,750, well below Alaska's median. All residents were born in the United States. The area includes 18 total housing units, with 11 vacant (61% vacancy rate). Four of the vacant units are seasonal.
| Demographic | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24 | 100% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 20 | 83% |
| White | 1 | 4% |
| Black | 1 | 4% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 21% |
| Median Age | 46.5 years | - |
Mail Trail Road is the only street with carrier delivery in this ZIP. The 79 delivery records on Mail Trail Road represent apartments or units, as indicated by secondary unit designators. Most mail users at this location rely on the 739 PO Boxes rather than street addresses. The ZIP was established before October 2004 and has been classified as PO Box only since USPS tracking began.
All mail to this ZIP should use PO Box addresses:
Recipient Name
PO BOX [number]
FAIRBANKS AK 99706For the limited street delivery on Mail Trail Road, use:
Recipient Name
[Number] MAIL TRAIL RD UNIT [#]
FAIRBANKS AK 99706Only one street exists in this ZIP: Mail Trail Road, which contains 79 multi-unit delivery points.
ZIP Code 99706 has 24 residents and 7 households (average 3.43 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (52.0%). Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (83.3%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (4.2%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 24Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 31Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $13,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 7Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $335,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.43Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 7.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| Decennial Census | 13 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 24 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.5
Male Median Age: 46
Female Median Age: 47
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| White: | 1 | 4.35% |
| Black: | 1 | 4.35% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 4.35% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 20 | 86.96% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 12 | 50.00% | 46.0 years |
| Females: | 12 | 50.00% | 47.0 years |
| Total: | 24 | 100% | 46.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 31 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $13,750, which is well under the state median ($89,336), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($60,325), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.2%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (66.4%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Sales (33.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,667 | $0 | $13,750 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 12 | 52.17% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 11 | 47.83% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2 | 16.67% |
| Service: | 3 | 25.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 33.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 16.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 8.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 12 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $335,700, which is higher than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $335,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,388), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $335,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 9 | 56.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 43.75% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 80.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 20.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 20 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 20 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is on par with the state rate (11.20%). Private coverage is 12.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 96.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.80%), up 666,666,766.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 11 | 47.83% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 17.39% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 34.78% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 4 | 11.43% |
| Public Insurance: | 30 | 85.71% |
| No Insurance: | 1 | 2.86% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 34 | 97.14% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99706 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 33 people with an annual payroll of $2,085,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,468Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $509,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,085,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 33Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99706 is located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, within the Fairbanks-College, AK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21820) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 95,555 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 99706. It covers 66.76 sq mi of land and a water area of 8.283 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Fairbanks-College, AKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 95,555Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 66.76 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 8.283 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0224230Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fairbanks city; AlaskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99706 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.