North Lakes
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

North Lakes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 9,450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 446 ft (136 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Lakes, 2.1 miles S.
- 9,450residents (2020 Census)
- 446 ftelevation · 136 m
- 15.5 sq miland area · 40.1 km²
- 610 / sq mipopulation density
- 99654ZIP code
About North Lakes
North Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census, after the split of the former CDP of Lakes. As of the 2020 census, North Lakes had a population of 9,450. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in North Lakes
- Median household income
- $101,679
- Median home value
- $357,600
- Median rent
- $1,441/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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North Lakes had 9,450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 610 per sq mi (236 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Lakes at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,450 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.49 sq mi (40.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.6184° N, 149.3107° W |
| ZIP code | 99654 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0255745 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Lakes
- South Lakes2.1 mi S
- Gateway4.6 mi SE
- Tanaina4.7 mi NW
- Farm Loop5.3 mi E
- Wasilla6.1 mi SW
- Palmer6.6 mi E
- Buffalo Soapstone7.7 mi NE
- Fishhook7.8 mi N
- Meadow Lakes9.9 mi W
- Butte12.1 mi SE
- Knik-Fairview12.8 mi SW
- Lazy Mountain12.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Lakes
What county is North Lakes in?
North Lakes is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of North Lakes, AK?
9,450 people lived in North Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Lakes, AK?
The ZIP code of North Lakes is 99654.
What is the elevation of North Lakes?
446 feet (136 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Lakes?
South Lakes (2.1 mi), Gateway (4.6 mi), Tanaina (4.7 mi), Farm Loop (5.3 mi), Wasilla (6.1 mi).
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