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Wasilla, AK
City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99654.
Population
9,720
Land area
12.4sq mi
People per sq mi
785
ZIP codes
1
Wasilla and its ZIP codes
Wasilla at a glance
- Wasilla is about 610 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $67,234 a year, 28% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $358,400 and median rent is $1,153 a month.
Local data for Wasilla, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wasilla, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,234
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$358,400
Median rent
$1,153/mo
Homeownership
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,513), Irish Americans (1,163), Mexican Americans (346).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PPP loans are for Wasilla.
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
Wasilla, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.9%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wasilla, 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
67° / 11°F
18.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wasilla, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Wasilla
1 in or overlapping Wasilla. Population shown
Cities near Wasilla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South LakesCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 7.8 |
| North LakesCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 15.5 |
| TanainaCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 30.3 |
| Meadow LakesCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 75.5 |
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 18.4 |
| Farm LoopCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.1 |
| Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 73.5 |
| HoustonCity | 11 mi | 23.9 |
| PalmerCity | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| FishhookCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 65.2 |
| Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 22.1 |
| ButteCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 33.8 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 115.3 |
| WillowCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 690.4 |
| Knik RiverCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 81.7 |
| Lazy MountainCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 58.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wasilla, AK in?
- Wasilla is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Wasilla, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wasilla include 99654.
- What is the population of Wasilla, AK?
- About 9,720 people live in Wasilla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wasilla?
- Nearby places include South Lakes (4.9 mi), North Lakes (5.7 mi), Tanaina (6 mi), Meadow Lakes (6.1 mi), Gateway (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023