Welcome to North Pole ...

A typical abbreviation for North Pole: N. Pole

From the Census Estimates for 2019, North Pole has a population of 2,097 people<1> (see below for details).

The city of North Pole is 470 feet [143 m] above sea level.<2>.

Time Zone: North Pole lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT) and observes daylight saving time

Area Code for North Pole: 907

The ZIP code for North Pole: 99705<3>

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, North Pole had an population of 2,097 people. This is a decrease of 0.94% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 33.57% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, North Pole had a population of 2,117 people.

The population of North Pole represents 0.3% of the total population of Alaska (which has 710,231 people), making it the state's 23rd most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 2,117 people, the population of North Pole increased 34.84% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 1,570 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for North Pole.

Communities Also Named North Pole ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named North Pole - they are located in Colorado, Idaho, New York, Oklahoma and Texas.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for North Pole.

Websites for North Pole ...

Official Website: www.northpolealaska.com/

Communities near North Pole ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near North Pole.

Fairbanks
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbanks
- Population from the 2020 Census: 30,696 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairbanks <4>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairbanks
- From North Pole to Fairbanks
Moose Creek
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moose Creek
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moose Creek <4>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Moose Creek
- From North Pole to Moose Creek
Two Rivers
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Two Rivers
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Two Rivers <4>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Two Rivers
- From North Pole to Two Rivers
College
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to College
- From North Pole to College
Pleasant Valley
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Valley
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant Valley <4>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Valley
- From North Pole to Pleasant Valley
Fox
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fox <4>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fox
- From North Pole to Fox
Chena
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chena
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chena
- From North Pole to Chena
Ester
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ester
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ester <4>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ester
- From North Pole to Ester
Salcha
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salcha
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salcha <4>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Salcha
- From North Pole to Salcha
Harding Lake
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harding Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harding Lake

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We're compiling a list of cemeteries that are in the area around North Pole. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for North Pole.

We have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around North Pole. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for North Pole.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for North Pole ...

Looking for more information about North Pole? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for North Pole, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for North Pole.

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for North Pole.
<2>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around North Pole - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>	ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as North Pole). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether North Pole or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<4>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.