North Pole
City in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
North Pole is a city in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, with 2,243 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 482 ft (147 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Badger, 3.8 miles N.
- 2,243residents (2020 Census)
- 482 ftelevation · 147 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.6 km²
- 549 / sq mipopulation density
- 99705ZIP code
About North Pole
North Pole is a small city in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. Incorporated in 1953, it is part of the Fairbanks metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 2,243, up from 2,117 in 2010. Despite its name, the city is about 1,700 miles (2,700 km) south of Earth's geographic North Pole and 125 miles (201 km) south of the Arctic Circle.
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Living in North Pole
- Median household income
- $92,273
- Median home value
- $289,400
- Median rent
- $1,304/mo
- Median age
- 28.2
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North Pole had 2,243 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,243 |
|---|---|
| Density | 549 per sq mi (212 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Pole at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,243 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.09 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.7527° N, 147.3627° W |
| ZIP code | 99705 |
| Official website | northpolealaska.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0255910 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Pole
- Badger3.8 mi N
- Moose Creek6.6 mi SE
- Fairbanks10.4 mi NW
- Eielson AFB10.5 mi SE
- Steele Creek11.9 mi N
- Two Rivers12.5 mi NE
- South Van Horn13.1 mi W
- Farmers Loop14.6 mi NW
- College15.6 mi NW
- Pleasant Valley16.4 mi NE
- Fox16.9 mi NW
- Salcha20.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Pole
What county is North Pole in?
North Pole is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of North Pole, AK?
2,243 people lived in North Pole at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Pole, AK?
The ZIP code of North Pole is 99705.
What is the elevation of North Pole?
482 feet (147 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Pole?
Badger (3.8 mi), Moose Creek (6.6 mi), Fairbanks (10.4 mi), Eielson AFB (10.5 mi), Steele Creek (11.9 mi).
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