City

Willow, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Matanuska-Susitna Borough County  ·  Alaska

👥2,542Population
💰$67,907Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$266,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 96% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.9%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic3.0%
Asian0.5%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 96% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate552 (30.3%)
Some College305 (16.7%)
Associates318 (17.4%)
Bachelors167 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree481 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College16.7%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,907 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$266,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,331/mo
Total Housing Units3,245
Vacant Units2,079

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
56%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Willow, AK

Willow is a city in Alaska, located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,542 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Willow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,907 is near the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Willow is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $266,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,331 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willow is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Willow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99688 2,542 $67,907 $266,700 $1,331 9.6% 35.5% 90.3%