ZIP Code 99706 in Fairbanks, AK

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Fairbanks, Alaska
Borough:Fairbanks North Star Borough
Timezone:Alaska (GMT -09:00)
Local Time:9:23:44 AM
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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99706 Fairbanks, AK - Regional Mail Hub for Alaska's Interior

ZIP Code 99706, Fairbanks

Tribal
LocationFairbanks North Star County, AK
Area75.0 sq mi
Population24
Households7
PO Boxes739 Regional Hub (10557%)
Median Age46.5 years
Seasonal Housing22%
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP maintains 739 PO Boxes for just 7 occupied households, an adoption rate of 105.6 to 1, indicating it serves as a regional mail hub for communities far beyond its boundaries
  • 83% of the 24 residents are Native American, making this a predominantly Alaska Native service area
  • The ZIP spans 75 square miles but has only one street with carrier delivery: Mail Trail Road
  • With median household income of $13,750 and 61% housing vacancy, this is a sparsely populated rural service area
  • All 24 residents were born in the United States, with a median age of 46.5 years
  • Despite PO Box classification, the ZIP does have limited street delivery on Mail Trail Road with 79 unit addresses

Community Overview

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.

Mail Access for Regional Communities

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.

Population and Demographics

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.

DemographicCountPercentage
Total Population24100%
American Indian/Alaska Native2083%
White14%
Black14%
Two or More Races28%
Hispanic or Latino521%
Median Age46.5 years-

Postal Infrastructure

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.

Mailing to 99706

All mail to this ZIP should use PO Box addresses:

Recipient Name
PO BOX [number]
FAIRBANKS AK 99706

For the limited street delivery on Mail Trail Road, use:

Recipient Name
[Number] MAIL TRAIL RD UNIT [#]
FAIRBANKS AK 99706

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Unit Based

Only one street exists in this ZIP: Mail Trail Road, which contains 79 multi-unit delivery points.

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Population & Demographics


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

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:24Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:24Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:7Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.43Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:7.33Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--000003447723263124
Decennial Census13------------------24--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 46.5

Male Median Age: 46

Female Median Age: 47

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male003101001020021001
Female011000112010210002
Total014101113030231003
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:14.35%
Black:14.35%
Hispanic:*14.35%
Asian:00%
American Indian:2086.96%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:23100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1250.00%46.0 years
Females:1250.00%47.0 years
Total:24100%46.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:24100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:24100%
Total Native Population:24100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 47.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (55.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$11,667$0$13,750$0
Median Family Income$0$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$0
Median Male Income$0$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$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:947.37%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:1052.63%
Total:19100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00.00%
Service:222.22%
Sales and Office:555.56%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:111.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:111.11%
Total Civilian Employed Population:9100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), 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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$325,000$325,000$335,700$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:4100.00%
Total:4100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):660.00%
Renter Occupied:440.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10100%

Occupied Housing Units:1076.92%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):323.08%
Total Housing Units:13100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:13100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:13100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 20.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 95.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 100.00 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):736.84%
Some college, no degree:315.79%
Associate's degree:947.37%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:19100%
High school or higher:19100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:517.24%
Public Insurance:2379.31%
No Insurance:13.45%
Total:29100%
Has Health Insurance:2896.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%-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%100.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):2100.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:2100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


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:1,476Source: 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


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 97,581 people, about 0.02% 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:97,581Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


99707 | | 99705

Schools in ZIP Code 99706


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 2 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Barnette Magnet School 1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School DistrictNearby
Lathrop High School 901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School DistrictNearby
Hunter Elementary 1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School DistrictNearby
Ryan Middle School 1450 Cowles
Fairbanks, AK 99701
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School DistrictNearby
Nordale Elementary 397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School DistrictNearby
Sprucetree Montessori School 286 N Cushman St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
District: Private SchoolNearby
Monroe Jr, Sr High Schools Of Fairbanks 615 Monroe St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
District: Private SchoolNearby
Immaculate Conception School 615 Monroe St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 99706


University Of Alaska Fairbanks 1731 South Chandalar Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Alaska System Of Higher Education 2025 Yukon Drive, Suite 202 Butrovich Building
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5000
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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