ZIP Code 99701 — Wiseman CDP, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99701 covers Wiseman, AK in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area with a population of about 17,564.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00; the FAIRBANKS media market.

Median household income in ZIP 99701 is about $73,551 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.7%; unemployment rate near 7.1%; 24.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Public administration; about 6.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $235,300 — about 32% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,162 (about even with the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 46.1% (about 19.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99701 in Wiseman, AK, a household would need roughly $65,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,512. That sits below the local median household income ($73,551), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Wiseman CDP, AK show little to no average snow and around 15.9 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 699 for ZIP 99701 (Wiseman CDP, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.