Houston Alaska Map

About Houston, Alaska

Houston is a locality in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,834. The population density is 27.3 people per km². Houston is located at 61.6303°N, 149.8181°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99694.

Houston, Alaska, is a quiet ripple in the vast Matanuska-Susitna landscape, where the earth breathes a cool, clean air, scented with the resinous whisper of spruce and balsam fir. It lies 28.6 miles north of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 5°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west of Meadow Lakes. The terrain here is a study in subtle slopes and low-lying meadows, a gentle unfolding of land that seems to hold the quietude of the northern twilight. Beneath an immense sky, the horizon is a soft blur of distant, rounded peaks, their summits often veiled in a persistent mist that lends the afternoon light a pearlescent glow. The soil itself, dark and rich, yields a surprisingly vibrant green to the hardy grasses and low shrubs that carpet the ground, a testament to the persistent life that thrives even under the long, cold shadows of winter. The character of Houston is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit that has long nourished this corner of the borough. For generations, the fertile ground has been coaxed into producing bountiful harvests, a tradition that persists alongside the growing presence of those drawn to the rugged beauty and relative affordability of life here. The local economy, a hardy blend of farming, small businesses, and the steady hum of individuals commuting to larger centers, carries a practical, no-nonsense air. It's a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the tempo of life, and where the vastness of the surrounding wilderness is not just a backdrop, but a constant, palpable presence that shapes the very soul of Houston.

About This Houston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Houston, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 61.630278, -149.818056. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Houston and Matanuska-Susitna.

Detailed location data for Houston includes the ZIP code (99694), telephone area code (907), county seat of Matanuska-Susitna, and school district assignment (Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Houston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.