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Farmers Loop, AK
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
Population
4,954
Land area
21.8sq mi
People per sq mi
227
ZIP codes
0
Farmers Loop and its ZIP codes
Farmers Loop at a glance
- Farmers Loop is about 176 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $109,950 a year, 18% more than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,800 (21% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,406 a month.
Local data for Farmers Loop, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farmers Loop, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,950
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$279,800
Median rent
$1,406/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,168), Mexican Americans (318), Irish Americans (265).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairbanks North Star Borough. PPP loans are for Farmers Loop.
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
How people get to work
Farmers Loop, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farmers Loop, 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
73° / -15°F
13.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farmers Loop, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Farmers Loop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CollegeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 18.8 |
| FairbanksCity | 5.1 mi | 31.8 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 13 |
| GoldstreamCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 86 |
| Steele CreekCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 92.9 |
| South Van HornCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 7.9 |
| BadgerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 65.7 |
| EsterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 64.2 |
| Chena RidgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 36.4 |
| North PoleCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Two RiversCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 27.7 |
| Moose CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| Eielson AFBCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 29.9 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 31.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farmers Loop, AK in?
- Farmers Loop is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Farmers Loop, AK?
- About 4,954 people live in Farmers Loop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farmers Loop?
- Nearby places include College (4.8 mi), Fairbanks (5.1 mi), Fox (5.3 mi), Goldstream (7 mi), Steele Creek (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023