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Sutton-Alpine, AK
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
Population
1,598
Land area
57.6sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
0
Sutton-Alpine and its ZIP codes
Sutton-Alpine at a glance
- Sutton-Alpine is about 22 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 58th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $75,119 a year, 19% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,200 (33% below Alaska) and median rent is $961 a month.
Local data for Sutton-Alpine, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sutton-Alpine, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,119
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$236,200
Median rent
$961/mo
Homeownership
88.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
37.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (361), Irish Americans (124), Norwegian Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PPP loans are for Sutton-Alpine.
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
Sutton-Alpine, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 37.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sutton-Alpine, 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
69° / 9°F
18.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sutton-Alpine, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Sutton-Alpine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lazy MountainCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 58.6 |
| Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 22.1 |
| Farm LoopCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| PalmerCity | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| FishhookCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 65.2 |
| ButteCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 33.8 |
| ChickaloonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 67.1 |
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 18.4 |
| North LakesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 15.5 |
| South LakesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.8 |
| Knik RiverCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 81.7 |
| TanainaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 30.3 |
| WasillaCity | 23 mi | 12.4 |
| Meadow LakesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 75.5 |
| WillowCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 690.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sutton-Alpine, AK in?
- Sutton-Alpine is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Sutton-Alpine, AK?
- About 1,598 people live in Sutton-Alpine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sutton-Alpine?
- Nearby places include Lazy Mountain (6.3 mi), Buffalo Soapstone (9.2 mi), Farm Loop (13 mi), Palmer (13 mi), Fishhook (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023