99603 ZIP Code, Homer, AK
99603 is a ZIP code in Homer, Alaska in Kenai Peninsula Borough. It covers 1,069 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 99663 and 99556. 11,693 people live here in 4,798 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $78,767, below the Alaska median of $92,788.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Homer, AK
- County: Kenai Peninsula County
- Land area: 1,069 sq mi
- Population: 11,693
- Median household income: $78,767
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,693 |
| Households | 4,798 |
| Median household income | $78,767 |
| Income per person | $45,043 |
| Median age | 40.9 |
| Homeowners | 75.6% |
| Median home value | $373,500 |
| Median rent | $1,219 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% |
| Broadband internet | 91.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.8% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 6.6% |
| $35–50K | 10.7% |
| $50–75K | 16.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 18.6% |
| $150–200K | 9.3% |
| $200K+ | 11.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 14.0% |
| 75+ | 6.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.3% |
| Owned outright | 27.1% |
| Rented | 18.4% |
| Vacant | 24.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.1% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 8.3% |
| 5–19 units | 4.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.7% |
| Mobile / other | 2.5% |
Businesses in 99603
640 business establishments with 3,501 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 76
- Construction: 75
- Retail Trade: 74
- Accommodation and Food Services: 72
- Transportation and Warehousing: 68
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 51
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 51
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 34
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 99603
- Homer, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fritz Creek, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Diamond Ridge, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kachemak, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fox River, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Nanwalek, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Halibut Cove, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Port Graham, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kenai Peninsula County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Alaska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest median household income in Kenai Peninsula Borough
- No. 2 of 8: highest median home value in Kenai Peninsula Borough
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of households with children in Kenai Peninsula Borough
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kenai Peninsula Borough
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Kenai Peninsula Borough
- No. 2 of 8: fastest population growth in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Mail every home in 99603
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 99603, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 99603 in?
- 99603 is a Homer, AK mailing address. By land area, 12% lies inside Fox River, 5% lies inside Fritz Creek, 4% lies inside Diamond Ridge and 1% lies inside Homer; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 99603 in?
- 99603 is in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
- What is the population of 99603?
- About 11,693 people (±433), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,766.
- What is the median household income in 99603?
- $78,767 (±$3,935), compared with $92,788 for Alaska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 99603?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 99603 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99603?
- The closest, measured center to center: 99663 (18.1 mi, Seldovia Village) and 99556 (24.6 mi, Anchor Point).
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