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Kenai, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99611

Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,122
18/sq mi
$79,757
Median income
$308,500
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 99611 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenai, Kenai Peninsula County, 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 Alaska average), while per-capita income is $40,793. Local economic indicators show a 12.3% poverty rate alongside 7.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $308,500 for a typical home value (47% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,141 a month; 75.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99611 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 99611?

35.7

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 72.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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

$40,793

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99611 ranks nationally

Kenai, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,757 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,209

Total Housing Units

5,964

Occupied Units

1,245

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$308,500

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99611 in? ▼
ZIP code 99611 (Kenai) is located in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska. Kenai Peninsula County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.