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Tanaina, AK

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

Population

9,646

Land area

30.3sq mi

People per sq mi

318

ZIP codes

1

Tanaina and its ZIP codes

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Tanaina at a glance

  • Tanaina is about 247 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 9th among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
  • The median household income is $105,536, 14% above the Alaska median of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $328,500 (7% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,398 a month.

Local data for Tanaina, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Tanaina, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$105,536

Poverty rate

8.6%

Median home value

$328,500

Median rent

$1,398/mo

Homeownership

80.5%

Bachelor's or higher

24.5%

Median age

35.0

Average commute

37.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,644), Irish Americans (863), Italian Americans (386).

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 Tanaina.

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

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

  • Drove alone78.4%
  • Carpooled6.9%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.3%
  • Worked from home7.4%

Average one-way commute: 37.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Tanaina, 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

67° / 11°F

18.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Tanaina, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

8.8%

U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts

Smoking

18.2%

U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.9%

U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts

ZIP codes in Tanaina

1 in or overlapping Tanaina. Population shown

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Cities near Tanaina

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
North LakesCensus-designated place4.8 mi15.5
WasillaCity6 mi12.4
South LakesCensus-designated place6.1 mi7.8
Meadow LakesCensus-designated place6.3 mi75.5
FishhookCensus-designated place7 mi65.2
GatewayCensus-designated place8.6 mi18.4
Farm LoopCensus-designated place8.7 mi9.1
Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place10 mi22.1
PalmerCity11 mi5.1
HoustonCity13 mi23.9
WillowCensus-designated place14 mi690.4
ButteCensus-designated place16 mi33.8
Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place16 mi73.5
Lazy MountainCensus-designated place17 mi58.6
Sutton-AlpineCensus-designated place19 mi57.6
Knik RiverCensus-designated place20 mi81.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Tanaina, AK in?
Tanaina is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What ZIP codes are in Tanaina, AK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Tanaina include 99654.
What is the population of Tanaina, AK?
About 9,646 people live in Tanaina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Tanaina?
Nearby places include North Lakes (4.8 mi), Wasilla (6 mi), South Lakes (6.1 mi), Meadow Lakes (6.3 mi), Fishhook (7 mi).

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