ZIP 99703 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Fairbanks city, AK (99703)

Median Income

$65,839

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+340

Wealth inflow

Population

8,545

Unemployment

6.7%

3.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 340 for ZIP 99703 (Fairbanks city, 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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.7%+82% vs US avg

Self-Employed

8.2%+34% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

0.5%-96% vs US avg

Establishments

834

Employees

~27 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.8%
Manufacturing4.0%
Retail trade13.8%
Transportation, utilities10.5%
Professional, scientific, management1.1%
Education, health care, social32.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services23.7%
Other services1.7%
Public administration8.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 99703 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 9.1%, median income fell 1.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased NaN%.

Median Income

$65,839

-12% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate