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Homer, AK
City in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
Population
5,877
Land area
13.8sq mi
People per sq mi
426
ZIP codes
0
Homer and its ZIP codes
Homer at a glance
- Homer is about 331 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 22nd most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $74,449 a year, 20% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $388,400 (10% above Alaska) and median rent is $1,238 a month.
Local data for Homer, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Homer, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,449
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$388,400
Median rent
$1,238/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
40.1%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
12.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,143), Irish Americans (821), Scottish Americans (228).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Homer.
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
Homer, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.1%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked12.3%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 12.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Homer, 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
63° / 19°F
23.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Homer, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Homer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KachemakCity | 3.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Diamond RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 42.4 |
| Fritz CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 54 |
| Anchor PointCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 91.6 |
| Halibut CoveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.3 |
| NikolaevskCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 34.8 |
| Seldovia VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 18.2 |
| SeldoviaCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 88.2 |
| Port GrahamCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.4 |
| Fox RiverCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 125.4 |
| NanwalekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Homer, AK in?
- Homer is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Homer, AK?
- About 5,877 people live in Homer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Homer?
- Nearby places include Kachemak (3.8 mi), Diamond Ridge (4.5 mi), Fritz Creek (10 mi), Anchor Point (10 mi), Halibut Cove (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023