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Sunrise, AK
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
Population
23
Land area
13sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
0
Sunrise and its ZIP codes
Sunrise at a glance
- Sunrise is 37% denser than Alaska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Sunrise.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Sunrise, 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
66° / 10°F
Cities near Sunrise
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HopeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 51.7 |
| AnchorageMunicipality | 19 mi | 1,707.1 |
| Moose PassCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 17.7 |
| Cooper LandingCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 65.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunrise, AK in?
- Sunrise is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Sunrise, AK?
- About 23 people live in Sunrise, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunrise?
- Nearby places include Hope (5.3 mi), Anchorage (19 mi), Moose Pass (26 mi), Cooper Landing (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023