Big Lake
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Big Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 3,833 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Houston, 8.9 miles NE.
- 3,833residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 115.2 sq miland area · 298.4 km²
- 33 / sq mipopulation density
- 99652main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Big Lake
Big Lake (Dena'ina: K'enaka Bena)is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,833 at the 2020 census, up from 3,350 in 2010.
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Living in Big Lake
- Median household income
- $81,406
- Median home value
- $298,700
- Median rent
- $1,235/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Big Lake had 3,833 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,833 |
|---|---|
| Density | 33 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Lake at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,833 (2020) |
| Land area | 115.22 sq mi (298.4 km²) |
| Water area | 12.53 sq mi (32.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.5160° N, 149.9712° W |
| ZIP codes | 99652, 99623 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0207070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Lake
- Houston8.9 mi NE
- Point MacKenzie10.6 mi S
- Knik-Fairview11.5 mi E
- Meadow Lakes14.6 mi NE
- Wasilla16.9 mi E
- Tanaina20.3 mi NE
- South Lakes22.1 mi E
- North Lakes22.8 mi E
- Gateway25.0 mi E
- Fishhook27.0 mi NE
- Farm Loop28.1 mi E
- Willow28.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Lake
What county is Big Lake in?
Big Lake is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Big Lake, AK?
3,833 people lived in Big Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Lake, AK?
The main ZIP code is 99652. Other ZIP codes: 99623.
What is the elevation of Big Lake?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Lake?
Houston (8.9 mi), Point MacKenzie (10.6 mi), Knik-Fairview (11.5 mi), Meadow Lakes (14.6 mi), Wasilla (16.9 mi).
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