Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 36.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 501 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 20,466 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 10,994 (15.8%) |
| Associates | 12,176 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 8,400 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 17,245 (24.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,622 ▲ 19% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $321,967 ▲ 15% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,307/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 50,270 |
| Vacant Units | 10,588 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Matanuska-Susitna Borough County is located in Alaska and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 110,677 residents. With a median age of 36.62, it is a relatively young county.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $90,622 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $321,967 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,307. Homeownership rates are high at 76.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Matanuska-Susitna Borough County are primarily White (76.43%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough County, AK is a middle-income area in Alaska. The 12 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99652 | Big Lake | 4,066 | $71,310 | $280,200 | $1,066 | 4.9% | 28.1% |
| 99694 | Houston | 1,406 | $72,411 | $234,500 | $1,216 | 12.4% | 24.6% |
| 99645 | Palmer | 31,494 | $97,069 | $338,400 | $1,309 | 5.5% | 43.4% |
| 99667 | Skwentna | 152 | $36,964 | $205,700 | — | 0.0% | 11.5% |
| 99674 | Sutton | 1,473 | $65,809 | $222,600 | $882 | 11.9% | 34.8% |
| 99676 | Talkeetna | 1,754 | $62,000 | $247,000 | $862 | 5.0% | 42.2% |
| 99683 | Trapper Creek | 584 | $63,281 | $204,900 | — | 12.8% | 38.0% |
| 99623 | Wasilla | 22,786 | $87,606 | $294,800 | $1,558 | 5.0% | 30.9% |
| 99654 | Wasilla | 44,420 | $93,739 | $342,200 | $1,233 | 6.1% | 36.3% |
| 99688 | Willow | 2,542 | $67,907 | $266,700 | $1,331 | 9.6% | 35.5% |