| ZIP Code | 99652 |
|---|---|
| City | Big Lake |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 103 ft |
| Latitude | 61.515547 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -149.975482 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02170 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.1% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,147 (40.8%) |
| Some College | 391 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 482 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 250 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 539 (19.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,310 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $280,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,066/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,220 |
| Vacant Units | 1,522 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,220 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,522 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 99652 is located in Big Lake, Alaska, within Matanuska-Susitna Borough County. With a population of 4,066, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 99652 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,310 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99652 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $280,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,066 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 99652 is primarily White (81.46%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99652 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 99652 in Big Lake, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,066 residents, a median household income of $71,310, and a median home value of $280,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.