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Point MacKenzie, AK
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99623.
Population
1,668
Land area
162.3sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
1
Point MacKenzie and its ZIP codes
Point MacKenzie at a glance
- Point MacKenzie is about 8 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 55th among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
Local data for Point MacKenzie, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Point MacKenzie, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
7.3%
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
2.9%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
41.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (44), German Americans (38), Greek Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PPP loans are for Point MacKenzie.
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
How people get to work
Point MacKenzie, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone23.1%
- Carpooled59.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home14.1%
Average one-way commute: 41.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Point MacKenzie, 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° / 8°F
14.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Point MacKenzie, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Point MacKenzie
1 in or overlapping Point MacKenzie. Population shown
Cities near Point MacKenzie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 115.3 |
| Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 73.5 |
| SusitnaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 216 |
| HoustonCity | 21 mi | 23.9 |
| Meadow LakesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 75.5 |
| WasillaCity | 26 mi | 12.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Point MacKenzie, AK in?
- Point MacKenzie is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Point MacKenzie, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Point MacKenzie include 99623.
- What is the population of Point MacKenzie, AK?
- About 1,668 people live in Point MacKenzie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Point MacKenzie?
- Nearby places include Big Lake (13 mi), Knik-Fairview (15 mi), Susitna (18 mi), Houston (21 mi), Meadow Lakes (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023