Houston
City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Houston is a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 1,975 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Meadow Lakes, 6.5 miles E.
- 1,975residents (2020 Census)
- 249 ftelevation · 76 m
- 23.9 sq miland area · 62.0 km²
- 82 / sq mipopulation density
- 99694ZIP code
About Houston
Houston is a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located roughly 33 miles from downtown Anchorage, though it is a 57-mile drive between the two points. The population was 1,975 at the 2020 census, up from 1,912 in 2000.
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Living in Houston
- Median household income
- $73,015
- Median home value
- $295,000
- Median rent
- $887/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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Houston had 1,975 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,975 |
|---|---|
| Density | 82 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Houston at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,975 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.95 sq mi (62.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.6153° N, 149.8006° W |
| ZIP code | 99694 |
| Official website | houstonak.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0233800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Houston
- Meadow Lakes6.5 mi E
- Big Lake8.9 mi SW
- Knik-Fairview9.5 mi SE
- Wasilla11.0 mi E
- Tanaina12.6 mi E
- South Lakes16.1 mi E
- North Lakes16.1 mi E
- Fishhook18.7 mi NE
- Point MacKenzie19.0 mi SW
- Gateway19.4 mi E
- Willow19.7 mi N
- Farm Loop21.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Houston
What county is Houston in?
Houston is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Houston, AK?
1,975 people lived in Houston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Houston, AK?
The ZIP code of Houston is 99694.
What is the elevation of Houston?
249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Houston?
Meadow Lakes (6.5 mi), Big Lake (8.9 mi), Knik-Fairview (9.5 mi), Wasilla (11.0 mi), Tanaina (12.6 mi).
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