Palmer
City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Palmer is a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 5,888 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 233 ft (71 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Farm Loop, 3.0 miles NW.
- 5,888residents (2020 Census)
- 233 ftelevation · 71 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 1,161 / sq mipopulation density
- 99645ZIP code
About Palmer
Palmer is a city in and the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States, located 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway in the Matanuska Valley. It is the ninth-largest city in Alaska, and forms part of the Anchorage metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city is 5,888, down from 5,937 in 2010.
Palmer hosts the annual Alaska State Fair, and is also the headquarters of the National Tsunami Warning Center.
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Living in Palmer
- Median household income
- $72,201
- Median home value
- $294,900
- Median rent
- $1,125/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
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Palmer had 5,888 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,888 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,161 per sq mi (448 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmer at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,888 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.07 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.5972° N, 149.1147° W |
| ZIP code | 99645 |
| Official website | cityofpalmer.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0258660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmer
- Farm Loop3.0 mi NW
- Gateway4.0 mi SW
- Buffalo Soapstone6.0 mi N
- Butte6.0 mi SE
- North Lakes6.6 mi W
- South Lakes6.6 mi W
- Lazy Mountain7.5 mi NE
- Knik River10.0 mi S
- Fishhook10.8 mi NW
- Tanaina11.1 mi W
- Wasilla12.0 mi W
- Sutton-Alpine12.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palmer
What county is Palmer in?
Palmer is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Palmer, AK?
5,888 people lived in Palmer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmer, AK?
The ZIP code of Palmer is 99645.
What is the elevation of Palmer?
233 feet (71 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmer?
Farm Loop (3.0 mi), Gateway (4.0 mi), Buffalo Soapstone (6.0 mi), Butte (6.0 mi), North Lakes (6.6 mi).
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