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Funny River, AK
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99669.
Population
1,081
Land area
26.7sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
1
Funny River and its ZIP codes
Funny River at a glance
- Funny River is about 31 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,656 a year, 27% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,000 (29% below Alaska).
Housing and community stats
Funny River, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,656
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$250,000
Homeownership
91.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
60.6
Average commute
40.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (195), Italian Americans (150), Polish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Funny River.
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
How people get to work
Funny River, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.7%
- Worked from home25.3%
Average one-way commute: 40.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Funny 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
66° / 8°F
23.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Funny River, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Funny River
1 in or overlapping Funny River. Population shown
Cities near Funny River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 77.8 |
| RidgewayCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 16.8 |
| SoldotnaCity | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| KalifornskyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 68.8 |
| KenaiCity | 16 mi | 29.1 |
| KasilofCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.4 |
| SalamatofCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8 |
| NikiskiCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 69.5 |
| CohoeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 69.9 |
| Clam GulchCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 13.3 |
| Point PossessionCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 42 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Funny River, AK in?
- Funny River is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Funny River, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Funny River include 99669.
- What is the population of Funny River, AK?
- About 1,081 people live in Funny River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Funny River?
- Nearby places include Sterling (4.6 mi), Ridgeway (9.5 mi), Soldotna (11 mi), Kalifornsky (15 mi), Kenai (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023