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Chena Ridge, AK

Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.

Population

5,881

Land area

36.4sq mi

People per sq mi

161

ZIP codes

0

Chena Ridge and its ZIP codes

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Chena Ridge at a glance

  • Chena Ridge is about 125 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 21st among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
  • The median household income is $133,775, 44% above the Alaska median of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $395,500 (12% above Alaska) and median rent is $1,110 a month.

Local data for Chena Ridge, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chena Ridge, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$133,775

Poverty rate

2.8%

Median home value

$395,500

Median rent

$1,110/mo

Homeownership

75.7%

Bachelor's or higher

47.8%

Median age

37.5

Average commute

20.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,122), Irish Americans (954), Mexican Americans (195).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairbanks North Star Borough. PPP loans are for Chena Ridge.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Sep 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

Fairbanks North Star Borough economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chena Ridge, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.8%
  • Carpooled9.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
  • Worked from home10.5%

Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chena Ridge, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

72° / -15°F

14.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chena Ridge, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.1%

U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts

Diabetes

7.6%

U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts

Smoking

11.7%

U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

Cities near Chena Ridge

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EsterCensus-designated place4.6 mi64.2
South Van HornCensus-designated place6.4 mi7.9
CollegeCensus-designated place8.2 mi18.8
GoldstreamCensus-designated place9.3 mi86
FairbanksCity11 mi31.8
Farmers LoopCensus-designated place13 mi21.8
FoxCensus-designated place18 mi13
BadgerCensus-designated place19 mi65.7
Steele CreekCensus-designated place20 mi92.9
North PoleCity20 mi4.1
Moose CreekCensus-designated place26 mi1.5
Two RiversCensus-designated place29 mi27.7
Eielson AFBCensus-designated place29 mi29.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chena Ridge, AK in?
Chena Ridge is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Chena Ridge, AK?
About 5,881 people live in Chena Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chena Ridge?
Nearby places include Ester (4.6 mi), South Van Horn (6.4 mi), College (8.2 mi), Goldstream (9.3 mi), Fairbanks (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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