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Cohoe, AK
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99610.
Population
1,598
Land area
69.9sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
1
Cohoe and its ZIP codes
Cohoe at a glance
- Cohoe is about 18 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 58th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $63,500 a year, 32% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,600 (31% below Alaska).
Local data for Cohoe, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cohoe, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,500
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$242,600
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (348), Irish Americans (123), Scottish Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Cohoe.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 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
PPP loans
$1.9M
56 loans, 204 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cohoe, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cohoe, 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
66° / 5°F
21.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cohoe, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Cohoe
1 in or overlapping Cohoe. Population shown
Cities near Cohoe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KasilofCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 10.4 |
| Clam GulchCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 13.3 |
| KalifornskyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 68.8 |
| NinilchikCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 207.2 |
| SoldotnaCity | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| RidgewayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 16.8 |
| KenaiCity | 20 mi | 29.1 |
| SalamatofCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8 |
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 77.8 |
| Funny RiverCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 26.7 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 88.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cohoe, AK in?
- Cohoe is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Cohoe, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cohoe include 99610.
- What is the population of Cohoe, AK?
- About 1,598 people live in Cohoe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cohoe?
- Nearby places include Kasilof (4 mi), Clam Gulch (6.1 mi), Kalifornsky (12 mi), Ninilchik (14 mi), Soldotna (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023