Big Lake, Alaska
Big Lake: This freshwater lake is situated in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska, at an elevation of 144 feet.
About
Big Lake is a city located in the county of Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
Quick Facts about Big Lake
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Latitude & Longitude | 61.5214,-149.9544 |
| Time Zone | America/Anchorage |
| Local time | 10:47:51 (15th October 2026) |
| Postal code | 99652 |
| Weather | 32℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Big Lake is located at 61°31'17"N 149°57'16"W (61.5213900, -149.9544400).
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Weather
32°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 mph N
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Big Lake zip code is 99652.
County name: Matanuska-Susitna, County
fips: 02170
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Big Lake, AK. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102553 | University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage (AK) | 99508 |
| 102669 | Alaska Pacific University | Anchorage (AK) | 99508 |
| 103501 | Alaska Career College | Anchorage (AK) | 99507-1033 |
| 102580 | Alaska Bible College | Palmer (AK) | 99645 |
Closest post offices linked to Big Lake.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Post Office | Willow (AK) | 99688 |
Other cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wasilla | 11,099 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Tanaina | 8,197 | Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska |
| Palmer | 7,766 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Meadow Lakes | 7,570 | Census designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Houston | 2,462 | City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Willow | 2,102 | Census-designated place in Alaska, USA |
| Lazy Mountain | 1,479 | Census designated place |