Eielson AFB
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Eielson AFB is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, with 2,610 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 535 ft (163 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Moose Creek, 4.1 miles NW.
- 2,610residents (2020 Census)
- 535 ftelevation · 163 m
- 29.9 sq miland area · 77.5 km²
- 87 / sq mipopulation density
- 99702ZIP code
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Living in Eielson AFB
- Median household income
- $68,199
- Median rent
- $2,103/mo
- Median age
- 22.3
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Eielson AFB had 2,610 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,610 |
|---|---|
| Density | 87 per sq mi (34 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eielson AFB at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,610 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.94 sq mi (77.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.6733° N, 147.0598° W |
| ZIP code | 99702 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0221370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eielson AFB
- Moose Creek4.1 mi NW
- North Pole10.5 mi NW
- Salcha10.9 mi SE
- Badger13.4 mi NW
- Two Rivers15.1 mi N
- Pleasant Valley15.4 mi N
- Steele Creek20.4 mi NW
- Fairbanks20.8 mi NW
- South Van Horn23.4 mi NW
- Farmers Loop24.8 mi NW
- Harding-Birch Lakes25.6 mi SE
- College26.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eielson AFB
What county is Eielson AFB in?
Eielson AFB is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Eielson AFB, AK?
2,610 people lived in Eielson AFB at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eielson AFB, AK?
The ZIP code of Eielson AFB is 99702.
What is the elevation of Eielson AFB?
535 feet (163 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eielson AFB?
Moose Creek (4.1 mi), North Pole (10.5 mi), Salcha (10.9 mi), Badger (13.4 mi), Two Rivers (15.1 mi).
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