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Tanacross, AK
Census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99776.
Population
155
Land area
79.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
1
Tanacross and its ZIP codes
Tanacross at a glance
- Tanacross is 52% denser than Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Tanacross, 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 Tanacross.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 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
Tanacross, 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° / -20°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tanacross, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
28.5%
U.S. 12.8% +15.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Tanacross
1 in or overlapping Tanacross. Population shown
Cities near Tanacross
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TokCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 133.5 |
| Dot Lake VillageCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.4 |
| Dot LakeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 295 |
| Mentasta LakeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 300.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tanacross, AK in?
- Tanacross is in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Tanacross, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tanacross include 99776.
- What is the population of Tanacross, AK?
- About 155 people live in Tanacross, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tanacross?
- Nearby places include Tok (13 mi), Dot Lake Village (27 mi), Dot Lake (28 mi), Mentasta Lake (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023