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Ninilchik, AK

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99639.

Population

965

Land area

207.2sq mi

People per sq mi

5

ZIP codes

1

Ninilchik and its ZIP codes

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Ninilchik at a glance

  • Ninilchik is about 3.6 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $55,179 a year, 41% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,400 (28% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,000 a month.

Local data for Ninilchik, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ninilchik, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,179

Poverty rate

18.5%

Median home value

$254,400

Median rent

$1,000/mo

Homeownership

86.7%

Bachelor's or higher

29.7%

Median age

52.7

Average commute

20.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (165), German Americans (159), Norwegian Americans (65).

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 Ninilchik.

Details

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

PPP loans

$1.6M

40 loans, 246 jobs reported

Kenai Peninsula Borough economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone81.8%
  • Carpooled2.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home11.4%

Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ninilchik, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

61° / 18°F

29.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ninilchik, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.9%

U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

19.3%

U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

ZIP codes in Ninilchik

1 in or overlapping Ninilchik. Population shown

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Cities near Ninilchik

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Clam GulchCensus-designated place8.9 mi13.3
Happy ValleyCensus-designated place14 mi88.2
CohoeCensus-designated place14 mi69.9
KasilofCensus-designated place18 mi10.4
NikolaevskCensus-designated place19 mi34.8
Fox RiverCensus-designated place20 mi125.4
Fritz CreekCensus-designated place23 mi54
Anchor PointCensus-designated place24 mi91.6
KalifornskyCensus-designated place26 mi68.8
Diamond RidgeCensus-designated place27 mi42.4
KachemakCity28 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ninilchik, AK in?
Ninilchik is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What ZIP codes are in Ninilchik, AK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ninilchik include 99639.
What is the population of Ninilchik, AK?
About 965 people live in Ninilchik, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ninilchik?
Nearby places include Clam Gulch (8.9 mi), Happy Valley (14 mi), Cohoe (14 mi), Kasilof (18 mi), Nikolaevsk (19 mi).

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