City

Trapper Creek, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Matanuska-Susitna Borough County  ·  Alaska

👥584Population
💰$63,281Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂60.8Median Age
🏠$204,900Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊12.8%Unemployment▲ 161% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.7% Female 41.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 2.9%Other: 6.9%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian2.9%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
12%
45–64
34%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment12.8% ▲ 161% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (2.1%)
HS Graduate180 (38.5%)
Some College31 (6.6%)
Associates69 (14.7%)
Bachelors69 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree109 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College6.6%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,281 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$204,900 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,178
Vacant Units885

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Trapper Creek, AK

Trapper Creek is a city in Alaska, located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 584 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.8 years.

Economically, Trapper Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,281 is below the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Trapper Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trapper Creek is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Trapper Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99683 584 $63,281 $204,900 12.8% 38.0% 93.5%