Soldotna, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99669
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,191
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,980
- Median income Near-median income area
- $320,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Soldotna pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99669 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99669 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, home to 14,191 residents across 627.9 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99669 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,980 (12% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,577. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $320,200 (52% above the average Alaska ZIP), while 77.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,190.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99669.
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 99669
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Soldotna, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99669.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
127 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Construction
Construction
95 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 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 99669, Soldotna, 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
14,191
Population
627.9
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99669?
43.2
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.7%
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?
$80,980
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$48,577
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99669 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Soldotna, 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)
$80,980 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
8,255housing units
8,255
Total Housing Units
6,573
Occupied Units
1,682
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,200
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,190
Median Rent
1994
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99669 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 182 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 199 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 236 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 256 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 255 |
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 710 business establishments in ZIP 99669, employing approximately 5,624 people with a combined annual payroll of $322,658,000.
710
Businesses
5,624
Employees
$322.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 127 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 99 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 95 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.0% |
| Information | 7 | 1.0% |
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 99669, 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 (14,191 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 99669 in?
ZIP code 99669 (Soldotna) 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 99669?
ZIP code 99669 in Soldotna, AK has a population of 14,191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99669?
The median household income in ZIP 99669 is $80,980, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99669?
The median home value in ZIP 99669 is $320,200, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99669?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99669 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99669?
ZIP code 99669 has 710 business establishments employing approximately 5,624 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99669?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99669 are: Health care and social assistance (127), Retail trade (99), Construction (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99669?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99669 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 99669?
In ZIP code 99669, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 99669?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99669 is 19.9 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 99669?
In ZIP code 99669, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99669?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99669 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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