Gateway, AK: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Gateway, AK is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the state of Alaska. Our data estimates 7,076 residents, places it at 61.574°N, 149.239°W, and lists it in Alaska time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Gateway, AK?

What is the population of Gateway, AK?

Gateway has an estimated population of 7,076. That makes it the 18th largest of the 326 places we list in Alaska, and the 6th largest of 23 places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The typical place in Alaska has about 314 residents, so Gateway is roughly 22.5 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Alaska with a similar population include Steele Creek (7,704), Palmer (7,456), Soldotna (7,398), Fishhook (6,788), Bethel (6,586). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Gateway differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Gateway?

Gateway has about 326 people per square mile (126 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Alaska, it is denser than about 92% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Gateway use?

Gateway uses 2 ZIP codes: 99645, 99654. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Gateway in?

Gateway is in the Alaska time zone, which is UTC−9 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Anchorage). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Blaine, WA, about 1,341 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Alaska time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Gateway located in Alaska?

Gateway lies in the western part of Alaska, at 61.574° north latitude and 149.239° west longitude. The state capital, Juneau, is about 561 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Blaine, WA, roughly 1,341 miles to the southeast, which shows how near Gateway is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Anchorage, AK, 30 miles to the south.

Which cities are near Gateway, AK?

The closest listed place to Gateway is Palmer, AK, 4.4 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Gateway in?

Gateway is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 02170. The county contains 23 places in our data, 7 of which have their own page here and 16 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Knik-Fairview (17,457), Wasilla (10,838), Tanaina (10,464), Meadow Lakes (8,149), Palmer (7,456). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Gateway from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Gateway is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 2,331 miles and farthest from Atlanta, GA at about 3,380 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Gateway?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Gateway: Gateway, FL (10,702), Gateway, AR (477). When you search for Gateway, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Gateway in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.