ZIP Code 99737 in Delta Junction, AK

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Delta Junction, Alaska
City Alias:Delta Jct
Names to Avoid:
Dot Lake
Borough:Southeast Fairbanks Borough
Timezone:Alaska (GMT -09:00)
Local Time:9:24:00 AM
Population:4,808 [See All]
Area Code:907
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:63.7802, -145.3696
Land Area:5472.618 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 99737 has 4,808 residents and 1,627 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 38.6 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.1% male and 43.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.2%, much higher than the state average of 59.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:4,808Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:4,774Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:899Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$83,107Source: Census ACS
Households:1,627Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$312,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.57Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.92Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,7965,0124,9645,0375,0054,9834,9134,8214,5974,6604,5024,5474,6594,774
Decennial Census5,011------------------4,808--------
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: 38.6

Male Median Age: 38.3

Female Median Age: 39.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male155144144164169181231246168156170186165184109713320
Female1191681601428712213614514012315313516312699503014
Total2743123043062563033673913082793233213283102081216334
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,00283.79%
Black:651.36%
Hispanic:*3336.97%
Asian:821.72%
American Indian:1493.12%
Hawaiian:160.34%
Other:1292.70%
Total:4,776100%
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:2,69656.07%38.3 years
Females:2,11243.93%39.4 years
Total:4,808100%38.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:4,03084.42%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2405.03%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3236.77%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:18110.56%
Total Population:4,774100%
Total Native Population:4,27089.44%
Total Foreign-born Population:50410.56%
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 $83,107, which is slightly above the national median ($80,734), is up $9,902 (13.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,254. Family households earn a median of $95,000 versus $54,102 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,898). By gender, male median income is $69,647 and female is $57,891, which is above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,756 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.8%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.4%).

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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$73,205$72,181$71,250$77,863$73,205$73,125$75,114$79,107$76,853$73,456$76,503$87,500$90,274$83,107
Median Family Income$74,091$72,391$75,411$79,244$78,145$79,426$84,375$87,014$87,159$87,072$88,315$92,292$95,571$95,000
Median NonFamily Income$58,977$68,750$47,125$49,018$42,857$39,115$38,900$40,446$38,313$32,228$37,273$41,538$50,101$54,102
Median Male Income$61,928$61,625$62,417$75,938$71,836$75,460$75,043$78,056$70,625$73,182$65,926$70,734$73,026$69,647
Median Female Income$41,553$38,864$42,237$39,293$42,292$42,153$44,792$44,583$54,091$55,675$55,481$59,167$66,346$57,891
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:2,15957.31%
Unemployed:1243.29%
Not In Labor Force:1,48439.39%
Total:3,767100%
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:70032.42%
Service:46921.72%
Sales and Office:28713.29%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:43220.01%
Production, transportation, and material moving:27112.55%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,159100%
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 $312,600, which is lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $136,800 (77.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120,600. The median gross rent is $1,497, which is above the national median ($1,413), is up $451 (43.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $349. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.57% (48.42% with a mortgage, 51.58% free-and-clear) and renters 24.43% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.46%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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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$175,800$195,200$199,300$235,500$237,700$230,600$220,700$210,500$192,000$207,700$215,100$259,300$286,000$312,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:235.75%
$500 to $999:317.75%
$1,000 to $1,499:9022.50%
$1,500 to $1,999:7518.75%
$2,000 to $2,499:5413.50%
$2,500 to $2,999:143.50%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:11328.25%
Total:400100%
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$1,046$1,270$1,243$1,253$1,247$1,226$1,153$1,151$1,148$1,058$1,278$1,354$1,423$1,497
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):59936.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):63838.97%
Renter Occupied:40024.43%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,637100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,63766.54%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):82333.46%
Total Housing Units:2,460100%
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:2,20089.43%
Multi-Family Units:1837.44%
Other Units:773.13%
Total Housing Units:2,460100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 26.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.90%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 16.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.11%). College enrollment is 16.17%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:812.45%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1203.64%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,08232.78%
Some college, no degree:87526.51%
Associate's degree:2688.12%
Bachelor's degree:61018.48%
Graduate or professional degree:2658.03%
Total:3,301100%
High school or higher:3,10093.91%
Bachelor's degree or higher:87526.51%
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:2,68350.86%
Public Insurance:1,81234.35%
No Insurance:78014.79%
Total:5,275100%
Has Health Insurance:4,49585.21%
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 Poverty4.6%5.3%7.2%7.1%7.9%5.5%5.9%3.8%4.7%4.6%4.7%6.3%6.7%6.7%
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:161.76%
Kindergarten:384.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):40144.11%
High school (grades 9-12):30733.77%
College or graduate school:14716.17%
Total:909100%
Early Childhood:545.94%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):74682.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 99737 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 115 business establishments, employing about 1,438 people with an annual payroll of $136,213,000. USPS data shows 350 residential mailboxes and 32 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:350Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:32Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,939Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:350Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:115Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$32,322,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$136,213,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,438Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 99737 is located in Southeast Fairbanks Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99737. It covers 5472.618 sq mi of land and a water area of 93.893 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:5472.618 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:93.893 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:0218620Source: Census
Place Name:Delta Junction city; AlaskaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


99738 | | 99736

Schools in ZIP Code 99737


ZIP Code 99737 is part of 2 school districts, including: Alaska Gateway School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Delta/Greely School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 6 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 2 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Dot Lake School Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Dot Lake, AK 99737
District: Alaska Gateway School District
Delta Junction Senior High School 1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
District: Delta/Greely School District
Delta Junction Junior High School 1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
District: Delta/Greely School District
Gerstle River School Milepost 1392 Alaska Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
District: Delta/Greely School District
Delta Junction Elementary 2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
District: Delta/Greely School District
Alaska Homeschool 1680 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
District: Delta/Greely School District
Whitestone Farms Training Center / Whitestone Hs 932 Westside Loop
Delta Junction, AK 99737
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 99737


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • 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]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov