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Gateway, AK
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
Population
6,845
Land area
18.4sq mi
People per sq mi
373
ZIP codes
0
Gateway and its ZIP codes
Gateway at a glance
- Gateway is about 289 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 15th among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- The median household income is $137,772, 48% above the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $446,200 (26% above Alaska) and median rent is $1,741 a month.
Local data for Gateway, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gateway, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$137,772
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$446,200
Median rent
$1,741/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.0%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
34.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,224), Irish Americans (1,150), Norwegian Americans (337).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PPP loans are for Gateway.
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
Gateway, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.9%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gateway, 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° / 7°F
14.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gateway, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Gateway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South LakesCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 7.8 |
| North LakesCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 15.5 |
| PalmerCity | 4.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Farm LoopCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 9.1 |
| WasillaCity | 7.5 mi | 12.4 |
| ButteCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 33.8 |
| TanainaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 30.3 |
| Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 22.1 |
| Knik RiverCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 81.7 |
| FishhookCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 65.2 |
| Lazy MountainCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 58.6 |
| Meadow LakesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 75.5 |
| Sutton-AlpineCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 57.6 |
| Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 73.5 |
| HoustonCity | 19 mi | 23.9 |
| WillowCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 690.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gateway, AK in?
- Gateway is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Gateway, AK?
- About 6,845 people live in Gateway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gateway?
- Nearby places include South Lakes (2.9 mi), North Lakes (3.9 mi), Palmer (4.6 mi), Farm Loop (4.9 mi), Wasilla (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023