Kenai, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99611
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,122
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,757
- Median income Near-median income area
- $308,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kenai pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99611 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 99611 (Kenai, AK) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.2 in 2023 to 277.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99611 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenai, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, home to 15,122 residents across 844.8 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99611 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,757 (10% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,793. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $308,500 (47% above the average Alaska ZIP), while 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,141.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99611.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 99611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenai, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99611.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99611, Kenai, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,122
Population
844.8
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99611?
35.7
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$79,757
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$40,793
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99611 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Kenai, AK household income vs. every Alaska ZIP code
Median household income among 197 reporting Alaska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,757 Top 34% higher than 66% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,209housing units
7,209
Total Housing Units
5,964
Occupied Units
1,245
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$308,500
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,141
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99611 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 192 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 205 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 232 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 265 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 278 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 454 business establishments in ZIP 99611, employing approximately 4,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $283,622,000.
454
Businesses
4,105
Employees
$283.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 39 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 10 | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99611, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,122 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 99611 in?
ZIP code 99611 (Kenai) is located in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Kenai Peninsula contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kenai-peninsula-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99611?
ZIP code 99611 in Kenai, AK has a population of 15,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99611?
The median household income in ZIP 99611 is $79,757, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99611?
The median home value in ZIP 99611 is $308,500, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99611 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99611?
ZIP code 99611 has 454 business establishments employing approximately 4,105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99611 are: Health care and social assistance (58), Other services (except public administration) (52), Retail trade (49). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99611?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99611 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99611?
In ZIP code 99611, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99611?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99611 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99611?
In ZIP code 99611, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99611 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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