Butte
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Butte is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 3,589 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Knik River, 5.0 miles S.
- 3,589residents (2020 Census)
- 92 ftelevation · 28 m
- 33.8 sq miland area · 87.5 km²
- 106 / sq mipopulation density
- 99645ZIP code
About Butte
Butte is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census, the population was 3,589, up from 3,246 in 2010. Butte is located between the Matanuska River and the Knik River, approximately 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Palmer. It is accessible via the Old Glenn Highway.
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Living in Butte
- Median household income
- $101,042
- Median home value
- $374,600
- Median rent
- $1,610/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Butte had 3,589 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,589 |
|---|---|
| Density | 106 per sq mi (41 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butte at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,589 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.79 sq mi (87.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.5337° N, 148.9880° W |
| ZIP code | 99645 |
| Official website | buttealaska.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0209710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butte
- Knik River5.0 mi S
- Palmer6.0 mi NW
- Gateway8.0 mi W
- Lazy Mountain8.8 mi N
- Farm Loop8.9 mi NW
- Buffalo Soapstone11.3 mi NW
- South Lakes11.4 mi W
- North Lakes12.1 mi NW
- Sutton-Alpine14.8 mi N
- Wasilla16.4 mi W
- Fishhook16.7 mi NW
- Tanaina16.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Butte
What county is Butte in?
Butte is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Butte, AK?
3,589 people lived in Butte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butte, AK?
The ZIP code of Butte is 99645.
What is the elevation of Butte?
92 feet (28 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butte?
Knik River (5.0 mi), Palmer (6.0 mi), Gateway (8.0 mi), Lazy Mountain (8.8 mi), Farm Loop (8.9 mi).
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