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Knik River, AK

Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99645.

Population

883

Land area

81.7sq mi

People per sq mi

11

ZIP codes

1

Knik River and its ZIP codes

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Knik River at a glance

  • Knik River is about 8.4 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $109,464 a year, 18% more than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $304,400 (14% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,375 a month.

Local data for Knik River, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Knik River, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$109,464

Poverty rate

6.3%

Median home value

$304,400

Median rent

$1,375/mo

Homeownership

89.2%

Bachelor's or higher

28.7%

Median age

40.5

Average commute

36.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (176), Irish Americans (116), Mexican Americans (42).

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 Knik River.

Details

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

Matanuska-Susitna Borough economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone72.9%
  • Carpooled12.1%
  • Public transit2.3%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
  • Worked from home7.6%

Average one-way commute: 36.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Knik River, 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

70° / 6°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Knik River, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

9.4%

U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

ZIP codes in Knik River

1 in or overlapping Knik River. Population shown

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Cities near Knik River

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ButteCensus-designated place5.6 mi33.8
PalmerCity9.8 mi5.1
GatewayCensus-designated place11 mi18.4
Farm LoopCensus-designated place13 mi9.1
Lazy MountainCensus-designated place13 mi58.6
South LakesCensus-designated place14 mi7.8
North LakesCensus-designated place15 mi15.5
Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place17 mi22.1
WasillaCity18 mi12.4
Sutton-AlpineCensus-designated place19 mi57.6
TanainaCensus-designated place20 mi30.3
FishhookCensus-designated place20 mi65.2
Meadow LakesCensus-designated place24 mi75.5
Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place25 mi73.5
AnchorageMunicipality26 mi1,707.1
ChickaloonCensus-designated place28 mi67.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Knik River, AK in?
Knik River is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What ZIP codes are in Knik River, AK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Knik River include 99645.
What is the population of Knik River, AK?
About 883 people live in Knik River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Knik River?
Nearby places include Butte (5.6 mi), Palmer (9.8 mi), Gateway (11 mi), Farm Loop (13 mi), Lazy Mountain (13 mi).

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

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