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Salcha, AK
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99714.
Population
829
Land area
75.2sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
1
Salcha and its ZIP codes
Salcha at a glance
- Salcha is about 8.6 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,803, 5% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $311,200 (12% below Alaska).
Local data for Salcha, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salcha, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,803
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$311,200
Homeownership
97.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (141), German Americans (140), Norwegian Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairbanks North Star Borough. PPP loans are for Salcha.
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
PPP loans
$741K
22 loans, 82 jobs reported
Fairbanks North Star Borough economyFederal spendingPPP loans
How people get to work
Salcha, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salcha, 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° / -18°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salcha, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Salcha
1 in or overlapping Salcha. Population shown
Cities near Salcha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Eielson AFBCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 29.9 |
| Moose CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Harding-Birch LakesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 214.2 |
| North PoleCity | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| BadgerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 65.7 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 31.1 |
| Two RiversCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 27.7 |
| FairbanksCity | 30 mi | 31.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salcha, AK in?
- Salcha is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Salcha, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Salcha include 99714.
- What is the population of Salcha, AK?
- About 829 people live in Salcha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salcha?
- Nearby places include Eielson AFB (11 mi), Moose Creek (14 mi), Harding-Birch Lakes (16 mi), North Pole (19 mi), Badger (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023