99652 ZIP Code — Big Lake, AK

Matanuska Susitna County, Alaska

ZIP code 99652 is located in Big Lake, Alaska, within Matanuska Susitna County. It covers approximately 123.18 square miles and serves a population of 4,028 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99652

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 $259,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $70,694. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99652 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,028

population

123.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99652 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99652

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99652. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Lake	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,028
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	170

Geography
Land area	123.18 sq mi
Water area	12.65 sq mi
Latitude	61.4649
Longitude	-150.0977
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	48.1%	32.7%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	29.9%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	29.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	3.1%	8.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,028

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$70,694

Median household income

$39,995

Per capita income

$259,500

Median home value

$993

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

2,886

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

120

140

5–9

128

113

10–14

102

15–19

116

20–24

106

381

25–34

346

233

35–44

212

45–54

192

206

55–59

187

151

60–64

138

233

65–74

211

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	841	20.9%
18 and over	3,187	79.1%
65 and over	633	15.7%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Two or more races 5.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,459	84.3%
Two or more races	240	5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	181	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	73	1.8%
Asian	53	1.3%
Black or African American	35	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	31	0.8%
Other race	29	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	32.7%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	29.9%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	29.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	3.1%	8.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$70,694

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 24.9%

$500k–$1M 17.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$259,500
Median rent / month	$993
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	48.7%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	23.1%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.9%
1 bedroom	28.3%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	24.7%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.6%
Electricity	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	31.3%
Wood	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	833	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	200	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	360	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	323	18.8%
Households with children under 18	498	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	478	27.9%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	18.8%
Married	50.4%	56.9%
Separated	1.3%	1.4%
Widowed	2.1%	7.1%
Divorced	13.7%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	2.1%
Kindergarten	84	10.4%
Elementary school	362	44.9%
High school	170	21.1%
College / grad school	174	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Construction 16.8%

Professional & management 11.4%

Public administration 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Retail trade 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Other services 6.4%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	19.3%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.9

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.7%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	427	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,776	93.7%
Spanish	34	0.9%
Other Indo-European	12	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,938	97.8%
Born in same state	3,877	96.3%
Born in different state	1,734	43.0%
Foreign born	61	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	90	2.2%
Not a US citizen	83	92.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	482	12%
French	341	8.5%
Arab	136	3.4%
Polish	119	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	77	1.9%
German	23	0.6%
Irish	10	0.2%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	93.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99652

What city is ZIP code 99652 in?

ZIP code 99652 is primarily assigned to Big Lake, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99652 in?

ZIP code 99652 falls within Matanuska Susitna County, Alaska.

Does ZIP code 99652 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 99652 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 99652?

ZIP code 99652 has an estimated population of 4,028 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99652?

The median household income in ZIP code 99652 is $70,694, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99652?

The median home value in ZIP code 99652 is $259,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 99652 in?

ZIP code 99652 observes the AKST timezone.