City

Ninilchik, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kenai Peninsula County  ·  Alaska

👥1,244Population
💰$46,354Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂55.9Median Age
🏠$244,600Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.9%Hispanic: 2.8%Asian: 2.3%Other: 11.9%Race
White69.9%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian2.3%
Other11.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 89% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate211 (24.6%)
Some College123 (14.3%)
Associates181 (21.1%)
Bachelors91 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree249 (29%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 29%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College14.3%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,354 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$244,600 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$961/mo
Total Housing Units1,181
Vacant Units612

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
52%
About Ninilchik, AK

Ninilchik is a city in Alaska, located in Kenai Peninsula County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,244 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.9 years.

Economically, Ninilchik is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,354 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ninilchik is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $961 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ninilchik is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ninilchik
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99639 1,244 $46,354 $244,600 $961 9.2% 39.6% 85.9%