Matanuska-Susitna County GIS Maps
Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska, has 107,081 residents and covers 24,713.8 square miles. The population grew 20.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Matanuska-Susitna County is 02170.
Wasilla is the county's largest population center. Matanuska-Susitna County also includes 11 zip codes, 1 public school district and 8 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Matanuska-Susitna County Trends
- Population
- 107,081▴
- Median Home Value
- $319,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 19,495▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Matanuska-Susitna County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Matanuska-Susitna County Population
Matanuska-Susitna County had 107,081 residents in 2020. That was 20.3% higher than in 2010. Matanuska-Susitna County added 47,759 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 4 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Wasilla, Palmer and Wasilla.
Population Trend in Matanuska-Susitna County AK
Matanuska-Susitna County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Matanuska-Susitna County Zip Codes
Matanuska-Susitna County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Wasilla (99654), Palmer (99645) and Wasilla (99623). Wasilla is the largest zip by population, with about 40,726 residents or 38% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Matanuska-Susitna County AK
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99654 | Wasilla | 40,726 | ▾ -21.9% |
| 99645 | Palmer | 28,818 | ▴ 14.5% |
| 99652 | Big Lake | 4,821 | ▴ 30.2% |
| 99688 | Willow | 3,077 | ▴ 11.5% |
| 99676 | Talkeetna | 1,748 | ▴ 13.1% |
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Matanuska-Susitna County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Matanuska-Susitna County Demographics
Matanuska-Susitna County has a median age of 36.6, which makes the county a little older than Alaska overall. About 25.9% of residents are under 18, while 13.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Matanuska-Susitna County AK
Median Age
36.6
Under 18
25.9%
Age 65+
13.3%
Bachelor's+
24.3%
Matanuska-Susitna County School Districts
Matanuska-Susitna County is served by 1 public school district with 19,495 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Matanuska-Susitna County AK
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 19,495 | 100% | ▴ 0.4% |
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Matanuska-Susitna County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Matanuska-Susitna County Housing & Real Estate
Matanuska-Susitna County has a median home value of $319,200 and a median gross rent of $1,258. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alaska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $479,900 and homes spent about 45 days on the market.
Matanuska-Susitna County Housing Mix
Matanuska-Susitna County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Matanuska-Susitna County Housing Trends
Matanuska-Susitna County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Matanuska-Susitna County, AK
Matanuska-Susitna County has 4,978 business listings across 669 categories. The largest categories in Matanuska-Susitna County business listings are Lake (203, 4.1%), Churches & Religious Organizations (100, 2.0%), and Contractors (96, 1.9%). The full Matanuska-Susitna County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Matanuska-Susitna County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Matanuska-Susitna County, AK
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 203 | 4.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 100 | 2.0% |
| Contractors | 96 | 1.9% |
| Real Estate Agents | 87 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 81 | 1.6% |
| Coffee Shops | 70 | 1.4% |
| Lodge | 62 | 1.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 55 | 1.1% |
| Beauty Salons | 53 | 1.1% |
| Hair Salons | 50 | 1.0% |
Matanuska-Susitna County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Wasilla |
| Howling Dog Farm Bed and Breakfast | Accommodation | Willow |
| Polar Books and Notary | Accountant | Wasilla |
| Rosser Outfitters LLC | Active Life | Wasilla |
| Sitting Swan Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Wasilla |
| Nugens Ranch | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Wasilla |
| Casle Boutique | Adult Store | Wasilla |
| C3 - Crystal Clear Creative | Advertising Agency | Wasilla |
| Majestic Heli Ski | Aerial Tours | Glacier View |
| Wicked Willow Alaska | Agriculture | Willow |
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Matanuska-Susitna County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Matanuska-Susitna County Basemaps
Matanuska-Susitna County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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