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Fishhook, AK

Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.

Population

5,819

Land area

65.2sq mi

People per sq mi

89

ZIP codes

0

Fishhook and its ZIP codes

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Fishhook at a glance

  • Fishhook is about 69 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • It is the 23rd most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
  • Households here earn a median of $111,375 a year, 20% more than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $416,300 (18% above Alaska) and median rent is $1,837 a month.

Local data for Fishhook, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fishhook, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$111,375

Poverty rate

9.2%

Median home value

$416,300

Median rent

$1,837/mo

Homeownership

85.9%

Bachelor's or higher

29.8%

Median age

39.4

Average commute

34.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (994), Irish Americans (472), Mexican Americans (219).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PPP loans are for Fishhook.

Details

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

Matanuska-Susitna Borough economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fishhook, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.6%
  • Carpooled11.1%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
  • Worked from home5.1%

Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fishhook, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

66° / 9°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fishhook, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.6%

U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts

Diabetes

8.0%

U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts

Smoking

15.7%

U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Fishhook

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place5 mi22.1
TanainaCensus-designated place7 mi30.3
Farm LoopCensus-designated place7.5 mi9.1
North LakesCensus-designated place8.1 mi15.5
South LakesCensus-designated place10 mi7.8
PalmerCity10 mi5.1
GatewayCensus-designated place11 mi18.4
WasillaCity12 mi12.4
Meadow LakesCensus-designated place13 mi75.5
Lazy MountainCensus-designated place13 mi58.6
Sutton-AlpineCensus-designated place14 mi57.6
ButteCensus-designated place15 mi33.8
WillowCensus-designated place16 mi690.4
HoustonCity20 mi23.9
Knik RiverCensus-designated place20 mi81.7
Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place23 mi73.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fishhook, AK in?
Fishhook is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Fishhook, AK?
About 5,819 people live in Fishhook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fishhook?
Nearby places include Buffalo Soapstone (5 mi), Tanaina (7 mi), Farm Loop (7.5 mi), North Lakes (8.1 mi), South Lakes (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023