City

Seward, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kenai Peninsula County  ·  Alaska

👥4,296Population
💰$83,101Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$335,500Median Home Value▲ 20% above avg
🎓48.9%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.7%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.5%Race
White76.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.6%
Asian0.5%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
2%
25–44
32%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads48.9% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
HS Graduate549 (18.1%)
Some College576 (19%)
Associates423 (14%)
Bachelors240 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree1,241 (41%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.1%Some College: 19%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 41%Edu
HS Grad18.1%
Some College19.0%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate41.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,101 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$335,500 ▲ 20% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,158/mo
Total Housing Units2,171
Vacant Units538

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Seward, AK

Seward is a city in Alaska, located in Kenai Peninsula County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,296 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Seward is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,101 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Seward is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $335,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,158 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seward is well-educated. 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.72%).

Seward, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Seward
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99664 4,296 $83,101 $335,500 $1,158 6.1% 48.9% 67.8%