Palmer, AK — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 99645 serves a portion of Palmer, Alaska, within Matanuska-Susitna Borough. This community is home to approximately 37,153 residents, with a median age of 28.2 years. The median household income of $62,951 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $283,279 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 65% owner-occupied and 35% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Palmer is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 134 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 58% and an unemployment rate of 8.4%, 99645 reflects the economic character of Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Alaska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 37,153 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 11,697 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,951 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $283,279 | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 134 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | ↑ 115% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 21.3% | ↑ 87% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 58% | ↑ 66% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.2 yrs | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 65% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 35% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 17,833 | — |