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Badger, AK
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99705.
Population
18,677
Land area
65.7sq mi
People per sq mi
284
ZIP codes
1
Badger and its ZIP codes
Badger at a glance
- Badger is about 221 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 5th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $97,183 a year, 5% more than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,600 (12% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,629 a month.
Local data for Badger, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Badger, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,183
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$310,600
Median rent
$1,629/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,118), Irish Americans (2,445), Norwegian Americans (613).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairbanks North Star Borough. PPP loans are for Badger.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,255
37,074 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $12,719 per person
PPP loans
$24.2M
364 loans, 2,328 jobs reported
Fairbanks North Star Borough economyFederal spendingPPP loans
How people get to work
Badger, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Badger, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
71
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
563
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
71° / -17°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Badger, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Badger
1 in or overlapping Badger. Population shown
Cities near Badger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North PoleCity | 3.5 mi | 4.1 |
| FairbanksCity | 8.5 mi | 31.8 |
| Moose CreekCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Steele CreekCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 92.9 |
| Farmers LoopCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 21.8 |
| Two RiversCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 27.7 |
| Eielson AFBCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 29.9 |
| South Van HornCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| CollegeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 18.8 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 31.1 |
| GoldstreamCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 86 |
| Chena RidgeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 36.4 |
| EsterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 64.2 |
| SalchaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 75.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Badger, AK in?
- Badger is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Badger, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Badger include 99705.
- What is the population of Badger, AK?
- About 18,677 people live in Badger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Badger?
- Nearby places include North Pole (3.5 mi), Fairbanks (8.5 mi), Moose Creek (8.9 mi), Steele Creek (9.3 mi), Farmers Loop (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023