Badger
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Badger is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, with 19,031 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is North Pole, 3.8 miles S.
- 19,031residents (2020 Census)
- 65.8 sq miland area · 170.3 km²
- 289 / sq mipopulation density
- 99705ZIP code
About Badger
Badger is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Fairbanks North Star Borough of Alaska. It was one of the CDPs created in 2010 out of small suburbs and outskirts of Fairbanks. It has an area of 66.71 sq. mi, 65.63 of land and 1.08 of water.
The population of the CDP was 19,031 as of the 2020 Census, down from 19,482 in 2010. Badger's designation as a Place made it number 5 by population, behind Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Knik-Fairview, in a list of Alaska Cities and census-designated places (by population). Badger is a major community of the Fairbanks, AK Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Badger
- Median household income
- $97,183
- Median home value
- $310,600
- Median rent
- $1,629/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Badger had 19,031 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,031 |
|---|---|
| Density | 289 per sq mi (112 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Badger at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 19,031 (2020) |
| Land area | 65.76 sq mi (170.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km²) |
| Coordinates | 64.8058° N, 147.3931° W |
| ZIP code | 99705 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0205000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Badger
- North Pole3.8 mi S
- Fairbanks7.9 mi W
- Steele Creek8.2 mi N
- Moose Creek9.4 mi SE
- Two Rivers10.7 mi NE
- Farmers Loop11.4 mi NW
- South Van Horn11.6 mi W
- Fox13.2 mi NW
- College13.2 mi W
- Eielson AFB13.4 mi SE
- Pleasant Valley15.5 mi E
- Salcha24.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Badger
What county is Badger in?
Badger is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Badger, AK?
19,031 people lived in Badger at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Badger, AK?
The ZIP code of Badger is 99705.
What towns are near Badger?
North Pole (3.8 mi), Fairbanks (7.9 mi), Steele Creek (8.2 mi), Moose Creek (9.4 mi), Two Rivers (10.7 mi).
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