Palmer, AK ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

99645 is the only ZIP Code for Palmer, AK

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ZIP Code:	99645 (Standard)
Borough:	Matanuska Susitna Borough, AK
Area Code:	907
Time Zone:	Alaska (GMT -09:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	5,888 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Anchorage, AK [Learn More]
Coordinates:	61.6076, -148.9194
Land Area:	586.31 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Palmer, AK has 1 ZIP Code

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
99645	Standard	28,818	100.00%

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Population & Demographics

Palmer, AK has 31,494 residents, with an average household size of 2.5. The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (4.8%) and 35-39 (4.5%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 5.2%. Those born outside the United States make up 3.3% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	28,818
Total Households:	10,187
Total Housing Units:	11,559
Average Household Size:	2.78
Average Family Size:	2.82

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	5,888
Total Households:	2,168
Total Housing Units:	2,408
Average Household Size:	2.56
Average Family Size:	3.11

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	24,754	24,992	26,202	26,573	27,818	28,127	29,293	30,450	30,540	30,435	30,706	30,849	31,494
Decennial Census	25,176	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	28,818	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 36.6

Male Median Age: 35.9

Female Median Age: 37.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	988	1,160	1,241	1,132	750	848	989	1,059	887	862	895	948	926	806	496	332	159	141
Female	855	1,121	1,060	1,014	666	871	997	1,097	898	848	884	918	974	809	503	308	206	170
Total	1,843	2,281	2,301	2,146	1,416	1,719	1,986	2,156	1,785	1,710	1,779	1,866	1,900	1,615	999	640	365	311

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	22,717	84.12%
Black:	288	1.07%
Hispanic:*	1,370	5.07%
Asian:	389	1.44%
American Indian:	1,663	6.16%
Hawaiian:	117	0.43%
Other:	463	1.71%
Total:	27,007	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	14,619	50.73%	35.9 years
Females:	14,199	49.27%	37.3 years
Total:	28,818	100%	36.6 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	2,915	49.51%	32.1 years
Females:	2,973	50.49%	35.6 years
Total:	5,888	100%	34.0 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	30,200	95.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	497	1.58%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	536	1.70%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	261	2.53%
Total Population:	31,494	100%
Total Native Population:	30,697	97.47%
Total Foreign-born Population:	797	2.53%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Palmer, AK have an average household income of $97,069 (higher than the State by 8.7%, and much higher than the Nation by 23.6%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($110,833 vs $57,072). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 8.4%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$77,177	$77,213	$77,242	$75,663	$77,619	$77,802	$80,110	$80,963	$80,574	$80,526	$85,530	$93,242	$97,069
Median Family Income	$87,529	$89,069	$88,588	$87,737	$88,125	$90,523	$93,083	$94,448	$93,800	$95,988	$98,450	$105,607	$110,833
Median NonFamily Income	$41,550	$40,372	$40,185	$40,350	$41,607	$39,861	$40,636	$41,188	$43,359	$41,086	$47,335	$54,583	$57,072
Median Male Income	$62,808	$63,793	$64,018	$63,438	$62,097	$64,123	$64,482	$64,851	$64,784	$65,481	$72,500	$75,708	$75,946
Median Female Income	$47,320	$48,750	$47,038	$47,115	$46,786	$47,384	$48,337	$51,142	$52,436	$51,981	$56,723	$62,280	$63,032

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	13,838	58.26%
Unemployed:	836	3.52%
Not In Labor Force:	9,078	38.22%
Total:	23,752	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,536	40.01%
Service:	2,432	17.57%
Sales and Office:	2,533	18.30%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,868	13.50%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,469	10.62%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	13,838	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Palmer, AK, the median home value is $338,400 - higher than the State by 1.5%, and up $69,800 (26.0%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,309 per month - lower than the State by 5.7%, and up $172 (15.1%) since 2020. Most renters in Palmer pay $1,000-$1,499 (40.6%). About 37.7% pay under $1,000 and 7.8% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.4% (69.8% have a mortgage) and renters make up 37.6% - owners are lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$231,100	$230,300	$230,400	$232,500	$235,700	$239,200	$247,200	$254,500	$260,000	$268,600	$280,200	$313,500	$338,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	141	5.95%
$500 to $999:	452	19.08%
$1,000 to $1,499:	797	33.64%
$1,500 to $1,999:	419	17.69%
$2,000 to $2,499:	334	14.10%
$2,500 to $2,999:	48	2.03%
$3,000 or more:	27	1.14%
No Rent:	151	6.37%
Total:	2,369	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$936	$980	$990	$1,011	$993	$1,019	$1,035	$1,072	$1,109	$1,137	$1,185	$1,260	$1,309

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,759	52.04%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,939	26.56%
Renter Occupied:	2,369	21.41%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	11,067	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	11,067	92.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	954	7.94%
Total Housing Units:	12,021	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

23.8% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, below the state rate (31.2%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 93.1%, which is about the same as the state rate (93.5%). The share of people in poverty is 6.7%, which is about the same as the state rate (6.8%) and slightly below the national rate (8.7%), up 2.1 percentage points since 2011 and about the same as its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	270	1.31%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	692	3.35%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,584	27.06%
Some college, no degree:	5,235	25.37%
Associate's degree:	2,428	11.77%
Bachelor's degree:	4,219	20.45%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,207	10.70%
Total:	20,635	100%
High school graduate or higher:	19,673	95.34%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,426	31.14%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	21,160	60.83%
Public Insurance:	10,267	29.52%
No Insurance:	3,358	9.65%
Total:	34,785	100%
Has Health Insurance:	31,427	90.35%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	4.6%	4.5%	4.8%	5.5%	5.8%	5.4%	5.7%	5.4%	6.3%	6.5%	6.2%	6.0%	6.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	375	4.83%
Kindergarten:	378	4.87%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,661	47.17%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,920	24.74%
College or graduate school:	1,427	18.39%
Total:	7,761	100%
Early Childhood:	753	9.70%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,959	76.78%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Palmer supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 798 business establishments, employing about 6,959 people with an annual payroll of $478,276,000. USPS data shows 9,034 residential mailboxes and 532 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,034Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	532Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	12,679Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,513Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	330Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	798Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$105,411,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$478,276,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,959Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Palmer, AK is located in Matanuska Susitna Borough, within the Anchorage, AK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11260). It spans 9 of Alaska's Congressional Districts (0th,1st,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th, and 15th). This Metro area has a population of 399,746 people, about 7.2% of whom live in Palmer. ZIP Codes here cover 586.305 sq mi of land and a water area of 24.283 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Anchorage, AKSource: Census
CBSA Number:	11260Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	399,746Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	586.305 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	24.283 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	00,01,03,04,05,06,07,08,15Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	58660Source: Census
Place Name:	Palmer city; AlaskaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Palmer, AK

Chugiak, AK ~18.6 miles
Sutton, AK ~23.6 miles
Eagle River, AK ~28.9 miles
Wasilla, AK ~29.0 miles
Jber, AK ~33.2 miles
Anchorage, AK ~38.8 miles
Willow, AK ~45.8 miles
Indian, AK ~46.7 miles
Hope, AK ~53.0 miles
Talkeetna, AK ~56.9 miles
Moose Pass, AK ~69.4 miles
Kenai, AK ~79.4 miles
Cooper Landing, AK ~88.3 miles
Seward, AK ~89.8 miles
Valdez, AK ~90.4 miles
Sterling, AK ~97.8 miles
Soldotna, AK ~108.1 miles
Kasilof, AK ~117.3 miles
Clam Gulch, AK ~127.7 miles
Glennallen, AK ~130.1 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Native, born in the United States:	5,848	95.23%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	88	1.43%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	145	2.36%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	60	3.34%
Total Population:	6,141	100%
Total Native Population:	5,936	96.66%
Total Foreign-born Population:	205	3.34%

Employed:	2,675	55.23%
Unemployed:	244	5.04%
Not In Labor Force:	1,924	39.73%
Total:	4,843	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	892	33.35%
Service:	721	26.95%
Sales and Office:	412	15.40%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	273	10.21%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	377	14.09%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,675	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,311	91.85%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	205	8.15%
Total Housing Units:	2,516	100%

Less than 9th grade:	86	2.19%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	184	4.69%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,433	36.50%
Some college, no degree:	950	24.20%
Associate's degree:	339	8.63%
Bachelor's degree:	602	15.33%
Graduate or professional degree:	332	8.46%
Total:	3,926	100%
High school graduate or higher:	3,656	93.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	934	23.79%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Palmer, AK

Sources & References

White:	4,239	76.79%
Black:	96	1.74%
Hispanic:*	364	6.59%
Asian:	103	1.87%
American Indian:	554	10.04%
Hawaiian:	46	0.83%
Other:	118	2.14%
Total:	5,520	100%

Less than $500:	96	11.03%
$500 to $999:	222	25.52%
$1,000 to $1,499:	342	39.31%
$1,500 to $1,999:	117	13.45%
$2,000 to $2,499:	50	5.75%
$2,500 to $2,999:	16	1.84%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	27	3.10%
Total:	870	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,006	43.53%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	435	18.82%
Renter Occupied:	870	37.65%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,311	100%

Private Insurance:	3,584	52.30%
Public Insurance:	2,631	38.39%
No Insurance:	638	9.31%
Total:	6,853	100%
Has Health Insurance:	6,215	90.69%

Nursery School, Preschool:	56	4.01%
Kindergarten:	92	6.59%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	530	37.94%
High school (grades 9-12):	343	24.55%
College or graduate school:	376	26.91%
Total:	1,397	100%
Early Childhood:	148	10.59%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	965	69.08%