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ZIP 99705

Pop. 21,769·Fairbanks North Star Borough·6th most expensive ZIP in Alaska
Median rent (all units)
$1,802/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$163
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 99705 · $1,802
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,710
3 BR
$2,380
4 BR+
$2,870
Research median
$1,710/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,624/yr
At $1,802/mo median
Location
StateAK
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough
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Rents are softening (down 7.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.1% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99705 (North Pole, AK) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,769
Median income
$96,964
Median age
33.6
Renters
23.1%
Age distribution
24.5%
27%
25.1%
Under 1824.5%
18–3427%
35–5425.1%
55–6412%
65+11.5%
Gender
57.4%
42.6%
Male57.4%
Female42.6%
Race & ethnicity
76.1%
14.2%
White76.1%
Black1.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian1.4%
Other14.2%
Education (25+)
28.1%
40.9%
24.4%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college40.9%
Bachelor's+24.4%
Housing tenure
76.9%
23.1%
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99705 in North Pole, AK has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,824 → $96,964
up 9.2%
Population
22,925 → 21,769
down 5.0%
Renter share
25.6% → 23.1%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.2% → 24.4%
-0.8 pts
Median age
32.1 → 33.6
+1.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $88,824 to $96,964 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 22,925 to 21,769 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. About 23.1% of households rent today, against 25.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99705 covers North Pole, AK. The median rent here is $1,802/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($96,964/yr), ZIP 99705 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99705?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99705 (North Pole, AK) is $1,802. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99705 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99705's median rent of $1,802/mo is $163 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99705 compare to other ZIPs in Alaska?

ZIP 99705 falls in the middle range for Alaska, ranking #6 out of 14 ZIPs at $1,802/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99705?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,802/mo in ZIP 99705. The local median household income is $96,964/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99705?

Rent in ZIP 99705 has decreased 7.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 99705 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99705 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,802/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($96,964/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99705 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99705 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.1% of ZIP 99705 households are renters, while 76.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 99705 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 99705 compare to the rest of North Pole?

ZIP 99705 sits right at the North Pole citywide median of $1,802/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99705 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99705 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,802/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 99705's median household income ($96,964/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 99705 22%Benchmark 30%
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