Willow
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

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.
- 2,196residents (2020 Census)
- 213 ftelevation · 65 m
- 690.2 sq miland area · 1,787.7 km²
- 3 / sq mipopulation density
- 99688ZIP code
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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Living in Willow
- Median household income
- $89,000
- Median home value
- $313,800
- Median rent
- $1,375/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Willow had 2,196 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,196 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3 per sq mi (1 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Willow at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,196 (2020) |
| Land area | 690.24 sq mi (1,787.7 km²) |
| Water area | 8.33 sq mi (21.57 km²) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.8870° N, 149.6202° W |
| ZIP code | 99688 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0285280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Willow
- Fishhook15.4 mi SE
- Tanaina17.1 mi S
- Meadow Lakes17.2 mi S
- Susitna North18.5 mi N
- Houston19.7 mi S
- North Lakes21.1 mi SE
- Buffalo Soapstone21.5 mi SE
- Wasilla21.8 mi S
- South Lakes23.0 mi SE
- Farm Loop23.1 mi SE
- Gateway25.7 mi SE
- Palmer26.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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