Wasilla, AK — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 99654 serves a portion of Wasilla, Alaska, within Matanuska-Susitna Borough. This community is home to approximately 10,582 residents, with a median age of 34.7 years. The median household income of $59,140 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $272,044 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 26% owner-occupied and 74% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Wasilla is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 127 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 21% and an unemployment rate of 6.9%, 99654 reflects the economic character of Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Alaska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 10,582 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 19,846 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $59,140 | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $272,044 | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 127 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ↑ 77% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 4.6% | ↓ 60% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 21% | ↓ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.7 yrs | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,185 | — |