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Ester, AK
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99709, 99725.
Population
2,752
Land area
64.2sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
2
Ester and its ZIP codes
Ester at a glance
- Ester is about 33 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 41st most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $53,272 a year, 43% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,400 (28% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,208 a month.
Local data for Ester, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ester, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,272
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$255,400
Median rent
$1,208/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
50.5%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (354), Irish Americans (349), Dutch Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairbanks North Star Borough. PPP loans are for Ester.
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
$96.7K
5 loans, 9 jobs reported
Fairbanks North Star Borough economyFederal spendingPPP loans
How people get to work
Ester, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ester, 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° / -15°F
14.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ester, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Ester
2 in or overlapping Ester. Population shown
Cities near Ester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chena RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 36.4 |
| GoldstreamCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 86 |
| CollegeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 18.8 |
| South Van HornCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 7.9 |
| FairbanksCity | 13 mi | 31.8 |
| Farmers LoopCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 21.8 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13 |
| Steele CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 92.9 |
| BadgerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 65.7 |
| North PoleCity | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| Moose CreekCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.5 |
| Two RiversCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 27.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ester, AK in?
- Ester is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Ester, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ester include 99709, 99725.
- What is the population of Ester, AK?
- About 2,752 people live in Ester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ester?
- Nearby places include Chena Ridge (4.6 mi), Goldstream (6.8 mi), College (8.2 mi), South Van Horn (8.5 mi), Fairbanks (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023