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Willow, AK
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99688, 99694.
Population
1,815
Land area
690.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
2
Willow and its ZIP codes
Willow at a glance
- Willow is about 2 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 52nd most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $89,000 a year, 4% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,800 (11% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Local data for Willow, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Willow, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,000
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$313,800
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
94.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
65.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (308), Irish Americans (184), Polish Americans (108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PPP loans are for Willow.
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
PPP loans
$1.82M
59 loans, 274 jobs reported
How people get to work
Willow, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.9%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.5%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 65.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Willow, 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
71° / -2°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Willow, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Willow
2 in or overlapping Willow. Population shown
Cities near Willow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow LakesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 75.5 |
| HoustonCity | 13 mi | 23.9 |
| TanainaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 30.3 |
| FishhookCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 65.2 |
| WasillaCity | 17 mi | 12.4 |
| North LakesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 15.5 |
| South LakesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.8 |
| Susitna NorthCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 276 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 115.3 |
| Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 22.1 |
| Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 73.5 |
| Farm LoopCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.1 |
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 18.4 |
| PalmerCity | 24 mi | 5.1 |
| Sutton-AlpineCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 57.6 |
| Lazy MountainCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 58.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Willow, AK in?
- Willow is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Willow, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Willow include 99688, 99694.
- What is the population of Willow, AK?
- About 1,815 people live in Willow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Willow?
- Nearby places include Meadow Lakes (12 mi), Houston (13 mi), Tanaina (14 mi), Fishhook (16 mi), Wasilla (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023