City

Sutton, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Matanuska-Susitna Borough County  ·  Alaska

👥1,473Population
💰$65,809Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$222,600Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 143% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.9%Hispanic: 3.8%Asian: 1.8%Other: 9.2%Race
White77.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1.8%
Other9.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 143% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate415 (37.6%)
Some College94 (8.5%)
Associates210 (19%)
Bachelors141 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree244 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College8.5%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,809 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$222,600 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$882/mo
Total Housing Units1,081
Vacant Units450

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
20%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%
About Sutton, AK

Sutton is a city in Alaska, located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,473 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Sutton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,809 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Sutton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $882 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sutton is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.94%).

Sutton, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Sutton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99674 1,473 $65,809 $222,600 $882 11.9% 34.8% 82.9%