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Farm Loop, AK
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
Population
2,894
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
318
ZIP codes
0
Farm Loop and its ZIP codes
Farm Loop at a glance
- Farm Loop is about 247 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 39th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $119,375 a year, 29% more than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $431,300 (22% above Alaska) and median rent is $1,991 a month.
Local data for Farm Loop, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farm Loop, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,375
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$431,300
Median rent
$1,991/mo
Homeownership
88.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.4%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (497), Irish Americans (296), Norwegian Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PPP loans are for Farm Loop.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
How people get to work
Farm Loop, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farm Loop, 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
68° / 8°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farm Loop, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Farm Loop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmerCity | 2.8 mi | 5.1 |
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 18.4 |
| North LakesCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 15.5 |
| Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 22.1 |
| South LakesCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.8 |
| ButteCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 33.8 |
| FishhookCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 65.2 |
| TanainaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 30.3 |
| Lazy MountainCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 58.6 |
| WasillaCity | 11 mi | 12.4 |
| Knik RiverCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 81.7 |
| Sutton-AlpineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 57.6 |
| Meadow LakesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 75.5 |
| HoustonCity | 21 mi | 23.9 |
| Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 73.5 |
| WillowCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 690.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farm Loop, AK in?
- Farm Loop is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Farm Loop, AK?
- About 2,894 people live in Farm Loop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farm Loop?
- Nearby places include Palmer (2.8 mi), Gateway (4.9 mi), North Lakes (5.1 mi), Buffalo Soapstone (5.4 mi), South Lakes (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023