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Anchor Point, AK
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99556.
Population
2,243
Land area
91.6sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
1
Anchor Point and its ZIP codes
Anchor Point at a glance
- Anchor Point is about 19 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 45th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $63,000 a year, 32% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,600 (32% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,120 a month.
Local data for Anchor Point, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anchor Point, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,000
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$241,600
Median rent
$1,120/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (466), Irish Americans (276), Norwegian Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Anchor Point.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,145
21,722 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,429
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$700M
FY 2026, $11,898 per person
How people get to work
Anchor Point, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anchor Point, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
43
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
288
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
61° / 18°F
29.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anchor Point, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Anchor Point
1 in or overlapping Anchor Point. Population shown
Cities near Anchor Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NikolaevskCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 34.8 |
| Diamond RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 42.4 |
| HomerCity | 10 mi | 13.8 |
| KachemakCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 88.2 |
| Fritz CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 54 |
| Halibut CoveCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.3 |
| Seldovia VillageCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 18.2 |
| SeldoviaCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| NinilchikCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 207.2 |
| Fox RiverCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 125.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anchor Point, AK in?
- Anchor Point is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Anchor Point, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Anchor Point include 99556.
- What is the population of Anchor Point, AK?
- About 2,243 people live in Anchor Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anchor Point?
- Nearby places include Nikolaevsk (5.3 mi), Diamond Ridge (6.2 mi), Homer (10 mi), Kachemak (11 mi), Happy Valley (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023