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College, AK
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99775.
Population
11,924
Land area
18.8sq mi
People per sq mi
635
ZIP codes
1
College and its ZIP codes
College at a glance
- College is about 493 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $83,895 a year, 10% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,500 (16% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,454 a month.
Local data for College, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
College, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,895
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$297,500
Median rent
$1,454/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
39.9%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,972), Irish Americans (1,127), Mexican Americans (428).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairbanks North Star Borough. PPP loans are for College.
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
PPP loans
$621K
8 loans, 52 jobs reported
Fairbanks North Star Borough economyFederal spendingPPP loans
How people get to work
College, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.4%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked12.2%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
College, 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° / -11°F
13.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in College, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in College
1 in or overlapping College. Population shown
Cities near College
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South Van HornCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 7.9 |
| GoldstreamCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 86 |
| Farmers LoopCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 21.8 |
| FairbanksCity | 5 mi | 31.8 |
| Chena RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 36.4 |
| EsterCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 64.2 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 13 |
| Steele CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 92.9 |
| BadgerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 65.7 |
| North PoleCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| Two RiversCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 27.7 |
| Moose CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Eielson AFBCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 29.9 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 31.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is College, AK in?
- College is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in College, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping College include 99775.
- What is the population of College, AK?
- About 11,924 people live in College, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near College?
- Nearby places include South Van Horn (3.8 mi), Goldstream (4.6 mi), Farmers Loop (4.8 mi), Fairbanks (5 mi), Chena Ridge (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023