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Eielson AFB, AK
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99702.
Population
3,155
Land area
29.9sq mi
People per sq mi
106
ZIP codes
1
Eielson AFB and its ZIP codes
Eielson AFB at a glance
- Eielson AFB is about 82 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 37th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $68,199 a year, 27% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- Median rent is $2,103 a month.
Local data for Eielson AFB, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eielson AFB, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,199
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median rent
$2,103/mo
Homeownership
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
43.5%
Median age
22.3
Average commute
9.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (784), German Americans (478), Mexican Americans (396).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairbanks North Star Borough. PPP loans are for Eielson AFB.
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
$62.1K
3 loans, 3 jobs reported
Fairbanks North Star Borough economyFederal spendingPPP loans
How people get to work
Eielson AFB, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.2%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 9.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eielson AFB, 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
72° / -18°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eielson AFB, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
3.1%
U.S. 12.1% -9.0 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Eielson AFB
1 in or overlapping Eielson AFB. Population shown
Cities near Eielson AFB
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Moose CreekCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.5 |
| North PoleCity | 9.4 mi | 4.1 |
| SalchaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 75.2 |
| BadgerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 65.7 |
| Two RiversCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 27.7 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 31.1 |
| Steele CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 92.9 |
| FairbanksCity | 20 mi | 31.8 |
| Farmers LoopCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 21.8 |
| South Van HornCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.9 |
| CollegeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 18.8 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 13 |
| Harding-Birch LakesCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 214.2 |
| Chena RidgeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 36.4 |
| GoldstreamCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 86 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eielson AFB, AK in?
- Eielson AFB is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Eielson AFB, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eielson AFB include 99702.
- What is the population of Eielson AFB, AK?
- About 3,155 people live in Eielson AFB, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eielson AFB?
- Nearby places include Moose Creek (3.4 mi), North Pole (9.4 mi), Salcha (11 mi), Badger (12 mi), Two Rivers (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023