Fairbanks North Star County GIS Maps
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska, has 95,655 residents and covers 7,329.5 square miles. The population declined 2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Fairbanks North Star County is 02090.
Fairbanks is the county's largest population center. Fairbanks North Star County also includes 9 zip codes, 1 public school district and 5 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Fairbanks North Star County Trends
- Population
- 95,655▾
- Median Home Value
- $282,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 11,857▾
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Fairbanks North Star County Maps
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Fairbanks North Star County Population
Fairbanks North Star County had 95,655 residents in 2020. That was 2% lower than in 2010. Fairbanks North Star County added 12,815 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 13 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Fairbanks, North Pole and Fairbanks.
Population Trend in Fairbanks North Star County AK
Fairbanks North Star County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Fairbanks North Star County Zip Codes
Fairbanks North Star County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Fairbanks (99709), North Pole (99705) and Fairbanks (99712). Fairbanks is the largest zip by population, with about 28,613 residents or 30% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 67% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Fairbanks North Star County AK
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99709 | Fairbanks | 28,613 | ▾ -4.1% |
| 99705 | North Pole | 22,040 | ▾ -2.2% |
| 99712 | Fairbanks | 13,309 | ▾ -4% |
| 99703 | Fort Wainwright | 8,749 | ▴ 23.8% |
| 99702 | Eielson Afb | 2,616 | ▾ -1.2% |
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Fairbanks North Star County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Fairbanks North Star County Demographics
Fairbanks North Star County has a median age of 32.4, which makes the county a little younger than Alaska overall. About 23.9% of residents are under 18, while 12.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 36.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 33.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Fairbanks North Star County AK
Median Age
32.4
Under 18
23.9%
Age 65+
12.2%
Bachelor's+
33.7%
Fairbanks North Star County School Districts
Fairbanks North Star County is served by 1 public school district with 11,857 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Fairbanks North Star County AK
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 11,857 | 100% | ▾ -5.5% |
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Fairbanks North Star County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Fairbanks North Star County Housing & Real Estate
Fairbanks North Star County has a median home value of $282,500 and a median gross rent of $1,424. About 62% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alaska median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $327,450 and homes spent about 42 days on the market.
Fairbanks North Star County Housing Mix
Fairbanks North Star County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Fairbanks North Star County Housing Trends
Fairbanks North Star County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Fairbanks North Star County, AK
Fairbanks North Star County has 4,109 business listings across 671 categories. The largest categories in Fairbanks North Star County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (90, 2.2%), Auto Repair (71, 1.7%), and Community & Nonprofits (63, 1.5%). The full Fairbanks North Star County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Fairbanks North Star County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Fairbanks North Star County, AK
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 90 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 71 | 1.7% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 63 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 62 | 1.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 53 | 1.3% |
| Coffee Shops | 52 | 1.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 50 | 1.2% |
| Hotels | 48 | 1.2% |
| College University | 46 | 1.1% |
| Public And Government Association | 43 | 1.0% |
Fairbanks North Star County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| North Country Medical LLC | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Fairbanks |
| Fairbanks Extended Stays | Accommodation | Fairbanks |
| Wilson & Wilson CPAs | Accountant | Fairbanks |
| Tanana Valley Sportsmen's Association | Active Life | Fairbanks |
| Borealis Herb & Acupuncture Clinic | Acupuncture | Fairbanks |
| Castle Megastore | Adult Entertainment | Fairbanks |
| Outlaw Signs & Designs | Advertising Agency | Fairbanks |
| Arctic Agriculture Service | Agricultural Service | Fairbanks |
| Wright Air Service | Airline | Fairbanks |
| Aircom Avionics Sales & Service | Airlines | Fairbanks |
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Fairbanks North Star County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Fairbanks North Star County Basemaps
Fairbanks North Star County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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