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Kodiak, AK
City in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska.
Population
5,447
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,386
ZIP codes
0
Kodiak and its ZIP codes
Kodiak at a glance
- Kodiak is about 1076 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- The median household income is $90,292, close to the Alaska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $347,100 and median rent is $1,571 a month.
Local data for Kodiak, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kodiak, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,292
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$347,100
Median rent
$1,571/mo
Homeownership
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
9.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (2,301), Mexican Americans (438), German Americans (437).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kodiak Island Borough. PPP loans are for Kodiak.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,577
5,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,286
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$672M
FY 2026, $51,285 per person
How people get to work
Kodiak, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.6%
- Carpooled19.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked10.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.5%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 9.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kodiak, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
5
Countywide, mostly high wind
July high / Jan low
60° / 27°F
75.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kodiak, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Kodiak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mill BayCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Kodiak StationCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 23.2 |
| OuzinkieCity | 9 mi | 5.5 |
| Womens BayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 43.9 |
| ChiniakCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 38.7 |
| Port LionsCity | 18 mi | 5 |
| AlenevaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 62.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kodiak, AK in?
- Kodiak is in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Kodiak, AK?
- About 5,447 people live in Kodiak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kodiak?
- Nearby places include Mill Bay (2.5 mi), Kodiak Station (5.7 mi), Ouzinkie (9 mi), Womens Bay (10 mi), Chiniak (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023