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Nikiski, AK

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99611.

Population

4,773

Land area

69.5sq mi

People per sq mi

69

ZIP codes

1

Nikiski and its ZIP codes

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Nikiski at a glance

  • Nikiski is about 53 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 27th among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
  • The median household income is $65,863, 29% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $312,600 (11% below Alaska) and median rent is $996 a month.

Local data for Nikiski, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Nikiski, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$65,863

Poverty rate

15.9%

Median home value

$312,600

Median rent

$996/mo

Homeownership

78.8%

Bachelor's or higher

14.0%

Median age

36.5

Average commute

27.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (745), Irish Americans (406), Filipino Americans (170).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Nikiski.

Details

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

Kenai Peninsula Borough economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Nikiski, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.0%
  • Carpooled16.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.1%
  • Worked from home0.1%

Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Nikiski, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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° / 8°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Nikiski, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.5%

U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

19.5%

U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Nikiski

1 in or overlapping Nikiski. Population shown

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Cities near Nikiski

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SalamatofCensus-designated place7.7 mi8
KenaiCity11 mi29.1
RidgewayCensus-designated place15 mi16.8
SoldotnaCity17 mi6.9
SterlingCensus-designated place18 mi77.8
KalifornskyCensus-designated place19 mi68.8
Point PossessionCensus-designated place22 mi42
Funny RiverCensus-designated place23 mi26.7
TyonekCensus-designated place25 mi67.9
KasilofCensus-designated place27 mi10.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Nikiski, AK in?
Nikiski is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What ZIP codes are in Nikiski, AK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Nikiski include 99611.
What is the population of Nikiski, AK?
About 4,773 people live in Nikiski, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Nikiski?
Nearby places include Salamatof (7.7 mi), Kenai (11 mi), Ridgeway (15 mi), Soldotna (17 mi), Sterling (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023