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U.S. ZIP Code · AK99705

Fairbanks North Star Borough · Fairbanks-College, AK

Typical home value

$327,432[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+2.1%
10-year / yr
+3.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+15.3%
vs metro
+4.9%
vs state
-5.8%
ZIP 99705 location in AK
Location of ZIP 99705 in AK

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 99705 is worth $327,432 — 4.9% above the Fairbanks-College, AK median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,816 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,816[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,562[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Fairbanks North Star Borough. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Insufficient Data
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
21,769[3]
Median household income
$96,964[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Fairbanks North Star Borough over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-528[5]
Moved in
3,671
Moved out
4,199

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • North Pole High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

    582 students

  • North Pole Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

    478 students

  • Ticasuk Brown Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

    376 students

  • North Pole Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

    338 students

  • Midnight Sun Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

    320 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$21,797

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,656
Loan principal$261,945
Down payment$65,486
Total interest paid$334,097

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.23
Monthly cost to own$2,226
Monthly rent$1,816

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
33rd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 99705?
The typical home in 99705 is worth $327,432, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 99705?
Home values in 99705 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 2.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 99705?
A typical home in 99705 rents for about $1,816 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 99705?
The effective property tax rate in 99705 is 1.1% — roughly $3,562 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 99705?
ZIP code 99705 has a population of 21,769 and a median household income of $96,964.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Goldstream CDP, AK

    Typical home
    $312,143
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Steele Creek CDP, AK

    Typical home
    $312,111
    Gross yield
  • Harding-Birch Lakes CDP, AK

    Typical home
    $197,535
    Gross yield

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