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ZIP Code 99705
Badger, AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough
Population
21,769
Land area
143sq mi
People per sq mi
152
City
Badger
ZIP 99705 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 99705 at a glance
- ZIP 99705 (Badger) is about 118 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- The median household income is $96,964, 5% above the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,500 (12% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,506 a month.
Local data for ZIP 99705
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 99705, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,964
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$309,500
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,506/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
22.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
372
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,974
$137M annual payroll
PPP loans
$24.24M
364 loans
Campaign donations
$113K
11% D, 61% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 99705, 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° / -16°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 99705, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 99705
ZIP codes near 99705
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 99702Eielson AFB | 8 mi | 21.1 |
| 99703Fairbanks | 13 mi | 9.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 99705?
- ZIP code 99705 is in Badger, AK (Fairbanks North Star Borough).
- What county is ZIP code 99705 in?
- ZIP code 99705 is mostly in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
- How many people live in ZIP code 99705?
- About 21,769 people live in the 99705 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.