South Lakes, Alaska

South Lakes, Alaska
Southbound George Parks Highway approaching the interchange with Fairview Loop Road and Hyer Road. The CDP's southern edge, where it borders with the Gateway CDP, is seen at left.
South Lakes
South Lakes
Coordinates: 61°35′7″N 149°18′36″W / 61.58528°N 149.31000°W / 61.58528; -149.31000
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughMatanuska-Susitna
Government
  Borough mayorEdna DeVries
  State senatorsShelley Hughes (R)
David Wilson (R)
  State reps.Jesse Sumner (R)
Cathy Tilton (R)
Area
  Total
8.28 sq mi (21.45 km2)
  Land7.81 sq mi (20.22 km2)
  Water0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2)
Elevation
340 ft (100 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
5,229
  Density669.78/sq mi (258.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
Area code907
FIPS code02-72135

South Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census, after the split of the former CDP of Lakes. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area.