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North Pole, AK

City in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.

Population

2,370

Land area

4.1sq mi

People per sq mi

580

ZIP codes

0

North Pole and its ZIP codes

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North Pole at a glance

  • North Pole is about 450 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 44th among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
  • The median household income is $92,273, close to the Alaska median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,400 (18% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,304 a month.

Local data for North Pole, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

North Pole, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$92,273

Poverty rate

4.9%

Median home value

$289,400

Median rent

$1,304/mo

Homeownership

55.9%

Bachelor's or higher

29.4%

Median age

28.2

Average commute

23.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (422), Irish Americans (321), Mexican Americans (248).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairbanks North Star Borough. PPP loans are for North Pole.

Details

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

Fairbanks North Star Borough economyFederal spending

How people get to work

North Pole, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.3%
  • Carpooled15.1%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.5%

Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

North Pole, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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° / -17°F

13.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in North Pole, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.6%

U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts

Diabetes

7.3%

U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.9%

U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts

Cities near North Pole

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BadgerCensus-designated place3.5 mi65.7
Moose CreekCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.5
Eielson AFBCensus-designated place9.4 mi29.9
FairbanksCity11 mi31.8
Steele CreekCensus-designated place13 mi92.9
Two RiversCensus-designated place13 mi27.7
Farmers LoopCensus-designated place14 mi21.8
South Van HornCensus-designated place15 mi7.9
CollegeCensus-designated place16 mi18.8
FoxCensus-designated place17 mi13
Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place17 mi31.1
SalchaCensus-designated place19 mi75.2
GoldstreamCensus-designated place20 mi86
Chena RidgeCensus-designated place20 mi36.4
EsterCensus-designated place23 mi64.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is North Pole, AK in?
North Pole is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of North Pole, AK?
About 2,370 people live in North Pole, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near North Pole?
Nearby places include Badger (3.5 mi), Moose Creek (6.1 mi), Eielson AFB (9.4 mi), Fairbanks (11 mi), Steele Creek (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023