| ZIP Code | 99672 |
|---|---|
| City | Sterling |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Kenai Peninsula County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 205 ft |
| Latitude | 60.569633 |
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| Longitude | -150.761371 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02122 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 2.8% ▼ 73% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 45% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 664 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 453 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 659 (22.1%) |
| Bachelors | 384 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 828 (27.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $99,536 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $313,300 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,079/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,670 |
| Vacant Units | 899 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,670 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 899 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 99672 is located in Sterling, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County. With a population of 4,153, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.5 years. Economically, 99672 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $99,536 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99672 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $313,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,079 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 99672 is primarily White (92.73%). Residents are well-educated — 40.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.8%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99672 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 99672 in Sterling, AK is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,153 residents, a median household income of $99,536, and a median home value of $313,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.