Willow

Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

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Willow is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 2,196 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 213 ft (65 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fishhook, 15.4 miles SE.

About Willow

Willow is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located 26 miles northwest from Wasilla along the George Parks Highway, it is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census the population was 2,196, up from 2,102 in 2010.

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Median household income
$89,000
Median home value
$313,800
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Median age
45.9
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Willow, AK population

Willow had 2,196 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,196
Density3 per sq mi (1 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Willow at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyMatanuska-Susitna Borough
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,196 (2020)
Land area690.24 sq mi (1,787.7 km²)
Water area8.33 sq mi (21.57 km²)
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates61.8870° N, 149.6202° W
ZIP code99688
Census code (GEOID)0285280

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Willow

What county is Willow in?

Willow is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Willow, AK?

2,196 people lived in Willow at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Willow, AK?

The ZIP code of Willow is 99688.

What is the elevation of Willow?

213 feet (65 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Willow?

Fishhook (15.4 mi), Tanaina (17.1 mi), Meadow Lakes (17.2 mi), Susitna North (18.5 mi), Houston (19.7 mi).

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