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Fox River, AK
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99603.
Population
741
Land area
125.4sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
1
Fox River and its ZIP codes
Fox River at a glance
- Fox River is about 4.6 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,583, 14% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $371,900 (5% above Alaska).
Local data for Fox River, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fox River, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,583
Poverty rate
27.0%
Median home value
$371,900
Homeownership
95.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
22.7
Average commute
34.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Russian Americans (322), Brazilian Americans (28), German Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Fox River.
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
Fox River, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone38.3%
- Carpooled22.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.2%
- Worked from home23.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fox River, 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
64° / 17°F
22.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fox River, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Fox River
1 in or overlapping Fox River. Population shown
Cities near Fox River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fritz CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 54 |
| KachemakCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| NinilchikCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 207.2 |
| NikolaevskCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 34.8 |
| Halibut CoveCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.3 |
| Diamond RidgeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 42.4 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 88.2 |
| HomerCity | 24 mi | 13.8 |
| Anchor PointCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 91.6 |
| Clam GulchCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 13.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fox River, AK in?
- Fox River is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Fox River, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fox River include 99603.
- What is the population of Fox River, AK?
- About 741 people live in Fox River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fox River?
- Nearby places include Fritz Creek (14 mi), Kachemak (20 mi), Ninilchik (20 mi), Nikolaevsk (21 mi), Halibut Cove (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023