Salcha
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Salcha is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, with 977 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eielson AFB, 10.9 miles NW.
- 977residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 75.2 sq miland area · 194.9 km²
- 13 / sq mipopulation density
- 99702ZIP code
About Salcha
Salcha (Lower Tanana: Soł Chaget, Tanacross: Saagescheeg) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is part of the Fairbanks, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Salcha had a population of 977.
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Living in Salcha
- Median household income
- $87,803
- Median home value
- $311,200
- Median age
- 45.8
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Salcha had 977 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 977 |
|---|---|
| Density | 13 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salcha at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 977 (2020) |
| Land area | 75.25 sq mi (194.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.71 sq mi (4.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.5341° N, 146.8835° W |
| ZIP code | 99702 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0266550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salcha
- Eielson AFB10.9 mi NW
- Moose Creek14.9 mi NW
- Harding-Birch Lakes14.9 mi SE
- North Pole20.7 mi NW
- Badger24.1 mi NW
- Pleasant Valley24.3 mi N
- Two Rivers25.4 mi N
- Steele Creek31.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salcha
What county is Salcha in?
Salcha is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Salcha, AK?
977 people lived in Salcha at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salcha, AK?
The ZIP code of Salcha is 99702.
What is the elevation of Salcha?
669 feet (204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salcha?
Eielson AFB (10.9 mi), Moose Creek (14.9 mi), Harding-Birch Lakes (14.9 mi), North Pole (20.7 mi), Badger (24.1 mi).
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