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Houston, AK
City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99694.
Population
1,834
Land area
23.9sq mi
People per sq mi
77
ZIP codes
1
Houston and its ZIP codes
Houston at a glance
- Houston is about 59 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 50th among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- The median household income is $73,015, 21% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $295,000 (16% below Alaska) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for Houston, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Houston, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,015
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$295,000
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
47.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (230), Irish Americans (191), Scottish Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PPP loans are for Houston.
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
PPP loans
$301K
8 loans, 122 jobs reported
How people get to work
Houston, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.7%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 47.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Houston, 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 Houston, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
24.0%
U.S. 12.8% +11.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Houston
1 in or overlapping Houston. Population shown
Cities near Houston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow LakesCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 75.5 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 115.3 |
| Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 73.5 |
| WasillaCity | 11 mi | 12.4 |
| TanainaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 30.3 |
| WillowCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 690.4 |
| South LakesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.8 |
| North LakesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 15.5 |
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 18.4 |
| FishhookCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 65.2 |
| Point MacKenzieCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 162.3 |
| Farm LoopCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.1 |
| PalmerCity | 23 mi | 5.1 |
| Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 22.1 |
| SusitnaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 216 |
| ButteCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 33.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Houston, AK in?
- Houston is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Houston, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Houston include 99694.
- What is the population of Houston, AK?
- About 1,834 people live in Houston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Houston?
- Nearby places include Meadow Lakes (6.8 mi), Big Lake (7.7 mi), Knik-Fairview (9 mi), Wasilla (11 mi), Tanaina (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023