South Lakes
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
South Lakes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 5,229 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Lakes, 2.1 miles N.
- 5,229residents (2020 Census)
- 371 ftelevation · 113 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.2 km²
- 670 / sq mipopulation density
- 99654ZIP code
About South Lakes
South 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, South Lakes had a population of 5,229. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in South Lakes
- Median household income
- $98,141
- Median home value
- $377,500
- Median rent
- $1,178/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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South Lakes had 5,229 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,229 |
|---|---|
| Density | 670 per sq mi (259 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Lakes at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,229 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.80 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.5876° N, 149.3155° W |
| ZIP code | 99654 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0272135 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Lakes
- North Lakes2.1 mi N
- Gateway3.4 mi SE
- Wasilla5.3 mi W
- Tanaina6.1 mi NW
- Farm Loop6.2 mi NE
- Palmer6.6 mi E
- Buffalo Soapstone9.3 mi NE
- Fishhook10.0 mi N
- Meadow Lakes10.3 mi W
- Butte11.4 mi E
- Knik-Fairview11.5 mi SW
- Knik River13.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Lakes
What county is South Lakes in?
South Lakes is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of South Lakes, AK?
5,229 people lived in South Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Lakes, AK?
The ZIP code of South Lakes is 99654.
What is the elevation of South Lakes?
371 feet (113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Lakes?
North Lakes (2.1 mi), Gateway (3.4 mi), Wasilla (5.3 mi), Tanaina (6.1 mi), Farm Loop (6.2 mi).
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