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Meadow Lakes, AK

Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99623, 99654.

Population

8,689

Land area

75.5sq mi

People per sq mi

115

ZIP codes

2

Meadow Lakes and its ZIP codes

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Meadow Lakes at a glance

  • Meadow Lakes is about 89 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 10th among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
  • The median household income is $81,699, 12% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,100 (8% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,377 a month.

Local data for Meadow Lakes, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Meadow Lakes, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$81,699

Poverty rate

14.0%

Median home value

$323,100

Median rent

$1,377/mo

Homeownership

77.6%

Bachelor's or higher

15.8%

Median age

38.1

Average commute

38.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,595), Irish Americans (1,128), Norwegian Americans (327).

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 Meadow Lakes.

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

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

  • Drove alone68.0%
  • Carpooled12.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.0%
  • Worked from home12.5%

Average one-way commute: 38.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Meadow Lakes, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

67° / 11°F

18.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Meadow Lakes, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.5%

U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts

Diabetes

9.4%

U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts

Smoking

19.0%

U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Meadow Lakes

2 in or overlapping Meadow Lakes. Population shown

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Cities near Meadow Lakes

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WasillaCity6.1 mi12.4
TanainaCensus-designated place6.3 mi30.3
HoustonCity6.8 mi23.9
North LakesCensus-designated place9.7 mi15.5
South LakesCensus-designated place9.9 mi7.8
Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place12 mi73.5
WillowCensus-designated place12 mi690.4
GatewayCensus-designated place13 mi18.4
FishhookCensus-designated place13 mi65.2
Big LakeCensus-designated place14 mi115.3
Farm LoopCensus-designated place15 mi9.1
PalmerCity16 mi5.1
Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place17 mi22.1
ButteCensus-designated place21 mi33.8
Lazy MountainCensus-designated place23 mi58.6
Knik RiverCensus-designated place24 mi81.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Meadow Lakes, AK in?
Meadow Lakes is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What ZIP codes are in Meadow Lakes, AK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Meadow Lakes include 99623, 99654.
What is the population of Meadow Lakes, AK?
About 8,689 people live in Meadow Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Meadow Lakes?
Nearby places include Wasilla (6.1 mi), Tanaina (6.3 mi), Houston (6.8 mi), North Lakes (9.7 mi), South Lakes (9.9 mi).

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