City

Kenai, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kenai Peninsula County  ·  Alaska

👥16,028Population
💰$69,816Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$279,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.7%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 3%Other: 11%Race
White69.7%
Hispanic6.9%
Black0.8%
Asian3.0%
Other11.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
No HS Diploma105 (1%)
HS Graduate2,914 (28.4%)
Some College2,028 (19.8%)
Associates1,576 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,115 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree2,518 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad28.4%
Some College19.8%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,816 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$279,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,108/mo
Total Housing Units7,130
Vacant Units1,322

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Kenai, AK

Kenai is a city in Alaska, located in Kenai Peninsula County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,028 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Kenai is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,816 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kenai is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,108 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kenai is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.67%).

Kenai, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Kenai
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99611 16,028 $69,816 $279,800 $1,108 8.2% 35.4% 73.2%