Knik River
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Knik River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 792 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Butte, 5.0 miles N.
- 792residents (2020 Census)
- 81.7 sq miland area · 211.7 km²
- 10 / sq mipopulation density
- 99567ZIP code
About Knik River
Knik River is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located 15 miles southeast from Palmer along the Knik River, it is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 792 at the 2020 census, up from 744 in 2010.
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Living in Knik River
- Median household income
- $109,464
- Median home value
- $304,400
- Median rent
- $1,375/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Knik River had 792 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 792 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Knik River at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 792 (2020) |
| Land area | 81.72 sq mi (211.7 km²) |
| Water area | 9.96 sq mi (25.79 km²) |
| Coordinates | 61.4619° N, 149.0074° W |
| ZIP code | 99567 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0240670 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Knik River
- Butte5.0 mi N
- Palmer10.0 mi N
- Gateway10.1 mi NW
- Farm Loop12.9 mi N
- South Lakes13.4 mi NW
- Lazy Mountain13.8 mi N
- North Lakes14.7 mi NW
- Buffalo Soapstone15.8 mi N
- Wasilla17.4 mi NW
- Tanaina19.3 mi NW
- Sutton-Alpine19.8 mi N
- Knik-Fairview20.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Knik River
What county is Knik River in?
Knik River is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Knik River, AK?
792 people lived in Knik River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Knik River, AK?
The ZIP code of Knik River is 99567.
What towns are near Knik River?
Butte (5.0 mi), Palmer (10.0 mi), Gateway (10.1 mi), Farm Loop (12.9 mi), South Lakes (13.4 mi).
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