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Seward, AK
City in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
Population
2,794
Land area
14sq mi
People per sq mi
200
ZIP codes
0
Seward and its ZIP codes
Seward at a glance
- Seward is about 155 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 40th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $85,481 a year, 8% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $338,100 (4% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,132 a month.
Local data for Seward, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seward, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,481
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$338,100
Median rent
$1,132/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
43.0%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
12.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (400), Norwegian Americans (278), Irish Americans (185).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Seward.
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
Seward, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.8%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked19.0%
- Bicycle3.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 12.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seward, 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
62° / 21°F
69.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seward, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Seward
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell PointCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 11.7 |
| Bear CreekCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 38.3 |
| PrimroseCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 34.5 |
| Crown PointCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| Moose PassCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 17.7 |
| Cooper LandingCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 65.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seward, AK in?
- Seward is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Seward, AK?
- About 2,794 people live in Seward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seward?
- Nearby places include Lowell Point (4 mi), Bear Creek (7.5 mi), Primrose (17 mi), Crown Point (22 mi), Moose Pass (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023