| ZIP Code | 99611 |
|---|---|
| City | Kenai |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Kenai Peninsula County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 265 ft |
| Latitude | 60.83481 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -150.724223 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02122 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 10% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.2% ▲ 68% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 105 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,914 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 2,028 (19.8%) |
| Associates | 1,576 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,115 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,518 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,816 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,108/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,130 |
| Vacant Units | 1,322 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,130 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,322 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 99611 is located in Kenai, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County. With a population of 16,028, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.1 years. Economically, 99611 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,816 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99611 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $279,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,108 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 99611 is majority White (69.67%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.0%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99611 stands at 8.2%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 99611 in Kenai, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,028 residents, a median household income of $69,816, and a median home value of $279,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.