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Northway, AK
Census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99764.
Population
192
Land area
242.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
1
Northway and its ZIP codes
Northway at a glance
- Northway is 39% less dense than Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Northway, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. PPP loans are for Northway.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,635
3,093 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,784
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$595M
FY 2026, $87,456 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Northway, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
57
Countywide, mostly high wind
July high / Jan low
72° / -22°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northway, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
26.9%
U.S. 12.8% +14.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Northway
1 in or overlapping Northway. Population shown
Cities near Northway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alcan BorderCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 151.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northway, AK in?
- Northway is in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Northway, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northway include 99764.
- What is the population of Northway, AK?
- About 192 people live in Northway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northway?
- Nearby places include Alcan Border (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023