Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 248 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,291 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 6,217 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 7,545 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 3,949 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,120 (30%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,161 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $299,358 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,178/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 32,676 |
| Vacant Units | 8,774 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kenai Peninsula County is located in Alaska and encompasses 15 ZIP codes spanning 15 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 59,843 residents. With a median age of 41.82, it is a middle-aged county.
Kenai Peninsula County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,160 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Kenai Peninsula County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $299,358 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,177. Homeownership rates are high at 76.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Kenai Peninsula County are primarily White (77.87%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Kenai Peninsula County, AK is a middle-income area in Alaska. The 15 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99556 | Anchor Point | 2,858 | $62,868 | $226,500 | $1,167 | 7.7% | 31.3% |
| 99568 | Clam Gulch | 498 | $87,250 | $260,900 | — | 6.4% | 36.3% |
| 99572 | Cooper Landing | 244 | $140,500 | $404,500 | — | 0.0% | 54.9% |
| 99603 | Homer | 11,557 | $76,368 | $345,600 | $1,236 | 6.5% | 48.3% |
| 99605 | Hope | 48 | $106,442 | — | — | 0.0% | 41.7% |
| 99610 | Kasilof | 2,307 | $58,125 | $246,200 | $1,630 | 13.9% | 37.8% |
| 99611 | Kenai | 16,028 | $69,816 | $279,800 | $1,108 | 8.2% | 35.4% |
| 99631 | Moose Pass | 101 | $113,889 | — | — | 5.8% | 76.1% |
| 99639 | Ninilchik | 1,244 | $46,354 | $244,600 | $961 | 9.2% | 39.6% |
| 99663 | Seldovia | 385 | $82,045 | $196,500 | $1,042 | 4.1% | 27.7% |
| 99664 | Seward | 4,296 | $83,101 | $335,500 | $1,158 | 6.1% | 48.9% |
| 99669 | Soldotna | 15,722 | $84,133 | $304,000 | $1,205 | 4.9% | 37.3% |
| 99672 | Sterling | 4,153 | $99,536 | $313,300 | $1,079 | 7.1% | 40.6% |
| 99682 | Tyonek | 296 | $58,333 | $46,000 | $558 | 18.8% | 14.6% |