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Big Lake, AK
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99652.
Population
3,585
Land area
115.3sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
1
Big Lake and its ZIP codes
Big Lake at a glance
- Big Lake is about 24 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- The median household income is $81,406, 12% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,700 (15% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,235 a month.
Local data for Big Lake, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Lake, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,406
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$298,700
Median rent
$1,235/mo
Homeownership
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
42.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (584), Irish Americans (412), Norwegian Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PPP loans are for Big Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,212
29,978 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$869M
FY 2026, $8,115 per person
PPP loans
$3.2M
42 loans, 291 jobs reported
How people get to work
Big Lake, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.8%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.3%
- Worked from home22.0%
Average one-way commute: 42.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Lake, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
55
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
195
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
71° / -2°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Lake, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Big Lake
1 in or overlapping Big Lake. Population shown
Cities near Big Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 73.5 |
| HoustonCity | 7.7 mi | 23.9 |
| Point MacKenzieCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 162.3 |
| Meadow LakesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 75.5 |
| WasillaCity | 16 mi | 12.4 |
| SusitnaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 216 |
| TanainaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 30.3 |
| WillowCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 690.4 |
| South LakesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.8 |
| North LakesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 15.5 |
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 18.4 |
| FishhookCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 65.2 |
| Farm LoopCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9.1 |
| PalmerCity | 28 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Lake, AK in?
- Big Lake is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Big Lake, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Big Lake include 99652.
- What is the population of Big Lake, AK?
- About 3,585 people live in Big Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Lake?
- Nearby places include Knik-Fairview (7.6 mi), Houston (7.7 mi), Point MacKenzie (13 mi), Meadow Lakes (14 mi), Wasilla (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023