99654 ZIP Code — Wasilla, AK
Matanuska Susitna County, Alaska
ZIP code 99654 is located in Wasilla, Alaska, within Matanuska Susitna County. It covers approximately 113.63 square miles and serves a population of 43,606 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99654
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $318,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $88,875.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
43,606
population
113.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99654 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99654
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99654. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wasilla | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99623 Wasilla (5.2 mi)
99506 Jber (15.1 mi)
99567 Chugiak (15.2 mi)
99505 Jber (15.7 mi)
99530 Anchorage (17.5 mi)
99501 Anchorage (19 mi)
99513 Anchorage (19.7 mi)
99508 Anchorage (19.7 mi)
99504 Anchorage (19.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,606 |
| Population density | 384 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 170 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 113.63 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.4935 |
| Longitude | -149.7675 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.5% | 32.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 29.9% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.7% | 29.3% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 8.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
43,606
Population
384
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$88,875
Median household income
$40,413
Per capita income
$318,900
Median home value
$1,234
Median monthly rent
72.3%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
12,645
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,509
Under 5
1,394
1,718
5–9
1,587
1,804
10–14
1,668
1,644
15–19
1,520
1,413
20–24
1,305
3,069
25–34
2,836
3,343
35–44
3,090
2,617
45–54
2,418
1,443
55–59
1,334
1,338
60–64
1,237
1,904
65–74
1,760
639
75–84
590
221
85+
205
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,750 | 26.9% |
| 18 and over | 31,856 | 73.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,319 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.7%
Two or more races
10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Asian
1.7%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,287 | 75.7% |
| Two or more races | 4,705 | 10.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,467 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,688 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 790 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 673 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 594 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.5% | 32.7% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 29.9% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.7% | 29.3% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 8.1% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.5% |
| Median income | $88,875 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k–$300k
31.6%
$300k–$500k
41.6%
$500k–$1M
13.0%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $318,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,234 |
| Owner occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter occupied | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
| Single-family detached | 74.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 36.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.8% |
| Electricity | 9.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 3.0% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,673 | 55.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,325 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,790 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,976 | 18.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,023 | 38.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,990 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.4% | 26.0% |
| Married | 53.8% | 55.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
26.2%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 381 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 598 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,233 | 49.0% |
| High school | 2,768 | 25.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,704 | 15.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Retail trade
12.5%
Construction
11.8%
Professional & management
8.5%
Public administration
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Other services
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Information
2.4%
Manufacturing
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.9% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.7% |
| Government | 18.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 5.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,277 | 13.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 13.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,703 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 970 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 193 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 311 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 255 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,630 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 41,061 | 94.2% |
| Born in different state | 18,308 | 42.0% |
| Foreign born | 569 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,976 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,357 | 68.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,920 | 11.3% |
| French | 4,471 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 2,641 | 6.1% |
| Polish | 1,556 | 3.6% |
| English | 679 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 375 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 348 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 145 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 46 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99654
What city is ZIP code 99654 in?
ZIP code 99654 is primarily assigned to Wasilla, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99654 in?
ZIP code 99654 falls within Matanuska Susitna County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99654 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 99654 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99654?
The median home value in ZIP code 99654 is $318,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 99654?
ZIP code 99654 has an estimated population of 43,606 residents, with a density of 384 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99654?
The median household income in ZIP code 99654 is $88,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99654 in?
ZIP code 99654 observes the AKST timezone.