99611 ZIP Code — Kenai, AK

Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

ZIP code 99611 is located in Kenai, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County. It covers approximately 526.79 square miles and serves a population of 15,188 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99611

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 $279,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $72,608. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

15,188

population

526.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99611 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99611

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenai	Acceptable
Kenai	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99672 Sterling (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,188
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	122

Geography
Land area	526.79 sq mi
Water area	22.89 sq mi
Latitude	60.7562
Longitude	-150.5203
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	35.5%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	32.4%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	24.9%	28.9%
Over $200k	4.6%	7.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

15,188

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$72,608

Median household income

$36,775

Per capita income

$279,600

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

5,469

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

501

Under 5

445

545

5–9

484

567

10–14

504

443

15–19

393

575

20–24

511

1,209

25–34

1,073

1,029

35–44

914

861

45–54

764

498

55–59

442

487

60–64

432

780

65–74

693

443

75–84

393

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,571	23.5%
18 and over	11,617	76.5%
65 and over	2,511	16.5%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.9%

Two or more races 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Asian 2.6%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	10,863	68.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,726	10.9%
Two or more races	1,650	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	677	4.3%
Asian	407	2.6%
Other race	369	2.3%
Black or African American	140	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	33	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	35.5%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	32.4%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	24.9%	28.9%
Over $200k	4.6%	7.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$72,608

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 34.4%

$300k–$500k 33.1%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,600
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	27.5%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.2%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	36.0%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.8%
Electricity	12.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	6.5%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,638	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	452	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,367	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,201	21.2%
Households with children under 18	1,592	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,864	32.9%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	26.3%
Married	44.6%	50.1%
Separated	1.2%	0.8%
Widowed	2.1%	7.8%
Divorced	13.0%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	202	6.2%
Kindergarten	234	7.2%
Elementary school	1,607	49.5%
High school	689	21.2%
College / grad school	514	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Public administration 10.8%

Retail trade 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Construction 9.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 16.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.4%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,275	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,242	93.8%
Spanish	206	1.4%
Other Indo-European	80	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.2%
Other languages	58	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,700	96.8%
Born in same state	14,575	96.0%
Born in different state	7,251	47.7%
Foreign born	125	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	488	3.2%
Not a US citizen	342	70.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,711	11.3%
Italian	1,563	10.3%
Arab	813	5.4%
Polish	437	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	339	2.2%
German	183	1.2%
Dutch	173	1.1%
Norwegian	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99611

What city is ZIP code 99611 in?

ZIP code 99611 is primarily assigned to Kenai, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99611 in?

ZIP code 99611 falls within Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99611?

15% of residents in ZIP code 99611 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99611 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 99611 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 99611?

ZIP code 99611 has an estimated population of 15,188 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99611?

The median home value in ZIP code 99611 is $279,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 99611 in?

ZIP code 99611 observes the AKST timezone.