99603 ZIP Code — Homer, AK

Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

ZIP code 99603 is located in Homer, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County. It covers approximately 1,068.83 square miles and serves a population of 11,234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99603

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $333,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,007. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 99603 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,234

population

1,068.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99603 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99603

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99603. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Homer	Acceptable
Homer	Acceptable
Homer	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,234
Population density	11,234 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	122

Geography
Land area	1,068.83 sq mi
Water area	98.01 sq mi
Latitude	59.5718
Longitude	-151.1856
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	35.5%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	32.4%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	24.9%	28.9%
Over $200k	4.9%	7.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,234

Population

11,234

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$73,007

Median household income

$40,606

Per capita income

$333,800

Median home value

$1,177

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

5,124

Housing units

39.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

344

Under 5

339

324

5–9

319

410

10–14

405

313

15–19

308

285

20–24

282

692

25–34

682

751

35–44

741

551

45–54

544

434

55–59

429

421

60–64

415

782

65–74

771

255

75–84

252

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,492	22.2%
18 and over	8,742	77.8%
65 and over	2,245	20.0%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.8%

Two or more races 8.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Asian 2%

Other race 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,080	77.8%
Two or more races	977	8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	791	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	443	3.8%
Asian	230	2%
Other race	97	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	41	0.4%
Black or African American	18	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	35.5%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	32.4%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	24.9%	28.9%
Over $200k	4.9%	7.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$73,007

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 38.6%

$500k–$1M 17.8%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$333,800
Median rent / month	$1,177
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.0%
1 bedroom	19.5%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	31.1%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.0%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	40.4%
Wood	9.9%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,145	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	395	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	963	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	982	21.9%
Households with children under 18	1,026	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,614	36.0%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	25.9%
Married	50.4%	52.8%
Separated	1.1%	0.8%
Widowed	2.4%	8.0%
Divorced	13.3%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 22.1%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	39.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	99	4.1%
Kindergarten	106	4.4%
Elementary school	1,190	49.5%
High school	513	21.4%
College / grad school	494	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Retail trade 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Construction 7.4%

Professional & management 7.0%

Public administration 6.9%

Other services 5.2%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.6%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	8.7%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 23.6%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.5%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	743	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,551	93.9%
Spanish	283	2.7%
Other Indo-European	33	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	142	1.3%
Other languages	74	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,707	95.3%
Born in same state	10,529	93.7%
Born in different state	4,214	37.5%
Foreign born	178	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	527	4.7%
Not a US citizen	381	72.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,776	15.8%
Italian	1,542	13.7%
Polish	402	3.6%
Arab	323	2.9%
English	241	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	131	1.2%
Dutch	117	1%
Norwegian	22	0.2%
Irish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	96.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99603

What city is ZIP code 99603 in?

ZIP code 99603 is primarily assigned to Homer, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99603 in?

ZIP code 99603 falls within Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99603?

The median home value in ZIP code 99603 is $333,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 99603?

ZIP code 99603 has an estimated population of 11,234 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99603?

The median household income in ZIP code 99603 is $73,007, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99603 in?

ZIP code 99603 observes the AKST timezone.