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Goldstream, AK
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99709.
Population
3,294
Land area
86sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
1
Goldstream and its ZIP codes
Goldstream at a glance
- Goldstream is about 30 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $103,589 a year, 12% more than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,600 (18% below Alaska) and median rent is $847 a month.
Local data for Goldstream, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goldstream, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,589
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$289,600
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
68.6%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,159), Irish Americans (437), Norwegian Americans (334).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairbanks North Star Borough. PPP loans are for Goldstream.
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
How people get to work
Goldstream, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.2%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.6%
- Worked from home18.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goldstream, 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° / -18°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goldstream, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Goldstream
1 in or overlapping Goldstream. Population shown
Cities near Goldstream
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CollegeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 18.8 |
| EsterCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 64.2 |
| Farmers LoopCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 21.8 |
| South Van HornCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Chena RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 36.4 |
| FairbanksCity | 9.4 mi | 31.8 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 13 |
| Steele CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 92.9 |
| BadgerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 65.7 |
| North PoleCity | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| Two RiversCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 27.7 |
| Moose CreekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| Eielson AFBCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 29.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goldstream, AK in?
- Goldstream is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Goldstream, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Goldstream include 99709.
- What is the population of Goldstream, AK?
- About 3,294 people live in Goldstream, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goldstream?
- Nearby places include College (4.6 mi), Ester (6.8 mi), Farmers Loop (7 mi), South Van Horn (7.9 mi), Chena Ridge (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023