Buffalo Soapstone
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

Buffalo Soapstone is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 1,021 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 886 ft (270 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Farm Loop, 3.6 miles S.
- 1,021residents (2020 Census)
- 886 ftelevation · 270 m
- 22.4 sq miland area · 57.9 km²
- 46 / sq mipopulation density
- 99645ZIP code
About Buffalo Soapstone
Buffalo Soapstone 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 1,021 at the 2020 census, up from 855 in 2010.
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Living in Buffalo Soapstone
- Median household income
- $68,750
- Median home value
- $289,300
- Median rent
- $791/mo
- Median age
- 54.1
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Buffalo Soapstone had 1,021 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Density | 46 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buffalo Soapstone at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,021 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.36 sq mi (57.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.6846° N, 149.1213° W |
| ZIP code | 99645 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0209657 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buffalo Soapstone
- Farm Loop3.6 mi S
- Palmer6.0 mi S
- Fishhook6.2 mi NW
- Lazy Mountain6.7 mi E
- North Lakes7.7 mi SW
- Gateway8.7 mi S
- Sutton-Alpine9.0 mi NE
- South Lakes9.3 mi SW
- Tanaina10.2 mi W
- Butte11.3 mi SE
- Wasilla13.8 mi SW
- Knik River15.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Soapstone
What county is Buffalo Soapstone in?
Buffalo Soapstone is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Buffalo Soapstone, AK?
1,021 people lived in Buffalo Soapstone at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo Soapstone, AK?
The ZIP code of Buffalo Soapstone is 99645.
What is the elevation of Buffalo Soapstone?
886 feet (270 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buffalo Soapstone?
Farm Loop (3.6 mi), Palmer (6.0 mi), Fishhook (6.2 mi), Lazy Mountain (6.7 mi), North Lakes (7.7 mi).
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