Chena Ridge
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Chena Ridge is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, with 6,015 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Ester, 5.9 miles N.
- 6,015residents (2020 Census)
- 36.5 sq miland area · 94.7 km²
- 165 / sq mipopulation density
- 99725ZIP code
About Chena Ridge
Chena Ridge (Lower Tanana: Khotughee'oden) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. It is the location of the former city (1903–73) of Chena, now a ghost town that once rivaled nearby Fairbanks in importance.
One of the new CDPs created in 2010 in Alaska, Chena Ridge is now a western suburb of Fairbanks, located between the George Parks Highway and the Tanana River.
As of the 2020 Census, the population was 6,015, up from 5,791 in 2010. Chena Ridge is the ninth-most populated CDP in Alaska.
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Living in Chena Ridge
- Median household income
- $133,775
- Median home value
- $395,500
- Median rent
- $1,110/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Chena Ridge had 6,015 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,015 |
|---|---|
| Density | 165 per sq mi (64 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chena Ridge at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,015 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.55 sq mi (94.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km²) |
| Coordinates | 64.7943° N, 148.0329° W |
| ZIP code | 99725 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0212920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chena Ridge
- Ester5.9 mi N
- South Van Horn7.3 mi E
- College8.0 mi NE
- Goldstream10.2 mi N
- Fairbanks11.6 mi E
- Farmers Loop12.6 mi NE
- Fox17.3 mi NE
- Livengood48.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chena Ridge
What county is Chena Ridge in?
Chena Ridge is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Chena Ridge, AK?
6,015 people lived in Chena Ridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chena Ridge, AK?
The ZIP code of Chena Ridge is 99725.
What towns are near Chena Ridge?
Ester (5.9 mi), South Van Horn (7.3 mi), College (8.0 mi), Goldstream (10.2 mi), Fairbanks (11.6 mi).
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