99672 ZIP Code — Sterling, AK

Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

ZIP code 99672 is located in Sterling, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County. It covers approximately 63.29 square miles and serves a population of 3,473 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99672

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $295,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($83,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99672 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,473
population
63.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99672 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99672

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City Status
Sterling Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
99669 Soldotna (10.3 mi) 99611 Kenai (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,473
Population density 55 / sq mi
State FIPS 02
County FIPS 122
Geography
Land area 63.29 sq mi
Water area 1.40 sq mi
Latitude 60.5188
Longitude -150.7908
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 28.9% 35.5% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 32.4% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 26.9% 24.9% 28.9%
Over $200k 11.3% 7.2% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,473
Population
55
People per sq mi
50.7
Median age
$83,000
Median household income
$55,382
Per capita income
$295,400
Median home value
$971
Median monthly rent
88.3%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
2,467
Housing units
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
53
Under 5
50
166
5–9
155
16
10–14
15
62
15–19
57
89
20–24
82
196
25–34
183
166
35–44
155
258
45–54
239
109
55–59
102
242
60–64
224
273
65–74
254
142
75–84
132
27
85+
26
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1851814.9%
18 and over2,95585.1%
65 and over85424.6%
Median age50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%
Two or more races 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Other race 0.7%
GroupCount%
White3,17090.6%
Two or more races1634.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1153.3%
Hispanic or Latino250.7%
Other race250.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.9% 35.5% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 32.4% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 26.9% 24.9% 28.9%
Over $200k 11.3% 7.2% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 12.2%
$25k–$35k 2.2%
$35k–$50k 5.7%
$50k–$75k 14.4%
$75k–$100k 15.4%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 10.6%
$200k+ 14.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k12.2%
$25k–$35k2.2%
$35k–$50k5.7%
$50k–$75k14.4%
$75k–$100k15.4%
$100k–$150k18.7%
$150k–$200k10.6%
$200k+14.5%
Median income$83,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%
$50k–$100k 5.3%
$100k–$150k 8.1%
$150k–$200k 11.0%
$200k–$300k 21.6%
$300k–$500k 27.8%
$500k–$1M 21.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$295,400
Median rent / month$971
Owner occupied88.3%
Renter occupied11.7%
Vacant37.7%
Single-family detached90.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.7%
Median rooms4.6
Avg household size (owned)2.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.0%
2010–20194.6%
2000–200924.1%
1990–199928.7%
1980–198916.7%
1970–197918.2%
1960–19693.3%
1950–19592.5%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)9.1%
1 bedroom16.1%
2 bedrooms24.4%
3 bedrooms35.2%
4 bedrooms14.1%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle32.1%
2 vehicles34.7%
3 or more28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas70.9%
Electricity3.7%
Propane / LP gas3.0%
Fuel oil16.9%
Wood4.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family69041.6%
Cohabiting couple462.8%
Male householder, no spouse53832.4%
Female householder, no spouse38423.2%
Households with children under 1824714.9%
Households with seniors (65+)65039.2%
Average household size2.08

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.1%21.3%
Married50.0%50.0%
Separated1.5%0.0%
Widowed3.6%9.2%
Divorced15.8%19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 0.9%
HS graduate 29.3%
Some college, no degree 32.1%
Associate's degree 10.0%
Bachelor's degree 16.9%
Graduate / professional 9.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.8%
Bachelor's or higher26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool132.1%
Kindergarten315.0%
Elementary school32152.1%
High school8614.0%
College / grad school16526.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%
Agriculture & mining 11.1%
Transportation & utilities 11.1%
Manufacturing 9.1%
Finance & real estate 8.5%
Other services 7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%
Professional & management 6.3%
Construction 6.0%
Retail trade 5.6%
Public administration 3.0%
Information 2.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts50.4%
Service7.4%
Sales & office11.3%
Natural resources & construction16.5%
Production & transportation14.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.4%
Government20.0%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone64.8%
Carpool13.5%
Public transit2.9%
Walk5.2%
Work from home12.6%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.9

Poverty

All people 5.2%
Under 18 years 13.9%
18 and over 3.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 5.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.3%
Retirement income35.2%
Supplemental Security8.4%
Cash public assistance5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP5.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.0%
High blood pressure36.4%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis25.7%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.1%
Binge drinking17.7%
No physical activity24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.5%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health14.0%
Poor mental health12.3%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)62.9%
Visited dentist58.0%
Cholesterol screening88.6%
Teeth loss13.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans36212.3%
Disability%
Any disability21.9%
Under 1830.1%
18–64 years12.3%
65 and over41.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.3%
Public insurance39.1%
No insurance13.4%
Uninsured under 191.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,37097.0%
Spanish682.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander682.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,35996.7%
Born in same state3,33696.1%
Born in different state1,20434.7%
Foreign born230.7%
Naturalized citizen1143.3%
Not a US citizen9381.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian51314.8%
French49014.1%
Polish1945.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab1694.9%
English1163.3%
Dutch120.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.7%
Internet access96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99672

What city is ZIP code 99672 in?

ZIP code 99672 is primarily assigned to Sterling, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99672 in?

ZIP code 99672 falls within Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99672 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 99672 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99672 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 99672 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 99672 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 99672 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 99672?

ZIP code 99672 has an estimated population of 3,473 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 99672 in?

ZIP code 99672 observes the AKST timezone.

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