99603 ZIP Code
Homer, Alaska
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 99603 |
| City/Town: | Homer |
| County: | Kenai Peninsula |
| State: | Alaska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,234 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,007 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,337 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,178 |
| Median Home Value: | $333,800 |
| Land Area: | 1068.8 sq miles
2768.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 98.0 sq miles
253.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 59.5385, -151.1869 |
Population Information (99603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,234 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,655 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,579 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 683 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 643 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 815 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 621 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 567 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,374 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,492 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,095 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 863 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 836 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,553 | 13.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 507 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 185 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (99603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $333,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,177 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,178 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,485 | 72.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,693 | 27.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,431 | 76.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,054 | 23.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (99603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,905 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 157 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 317 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,748 | 22.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,911 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 615 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,903 | 24.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,254 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (99603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,007 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,566 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,859 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,337 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (99603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,332 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,881 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 368 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,644 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,184 | 65.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 992 | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 685 | 14.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (99603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,080 | 80.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 791 | 7.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 230 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 41 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 97 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 977 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 443 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 472 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 119 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 306 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (99603 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 156 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 119 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 359 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 352 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 477 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 860 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 546 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 835 | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 430 | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 351 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (99603 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,138 | 64.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 415 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 415 | 8.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 267 | 5.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 548 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (99603 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 388 | 7.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 361 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 192 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 62 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 571 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 461 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 72 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 130 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 341 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,285 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 429 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 252 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 337 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (99603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (99603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,735 | 86.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,401 | 57.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,082 | 45.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,367 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (99603 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,427 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,542 | 34.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,170 | 26.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 127 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 271 | 6.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 276 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (99603 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,100 | 82.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 116 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 241 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 267 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 187 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 65 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 41 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 149 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (99603 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 43 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 604 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,356 | 21.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,103 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,531 | 24.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,029 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 250 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 172 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 41 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 49 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (99603 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 555 | 9.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,206 | 19.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,606 | 26.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,921 | 31.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 669 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 221 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (99603 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,571 | 35.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 272 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 316 | 7.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,810 | 40.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 23 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 444 | 9.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 42 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (99603 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 254 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,436 | 32.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,652 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,143 | 25.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (99603 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 81 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 113 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 146 | 4.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 315 | 9.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 781 | 22.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,325 | 38.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 612 | 17.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 58 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (99603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,919 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $535 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,177 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (99603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,485 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,145 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 636 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 963 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 982 | 21.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,026 | 22.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,614 | 36.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (99603 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,591 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,511 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,312 | 50.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 108 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 610 | 13.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,164 | 25.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (99603 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,402 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 99 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 106 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,190 | 49.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 513 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 494 | 20.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (99603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,659 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 743 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,102 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,591 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 91 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 814 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 686 | 43.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (99603 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,725 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,366 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 669 | 49.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 650 | 47.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 415 | 30.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 47 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (99603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,707 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 178 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 527 | 296.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 527 | 296.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 527 | 296.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 136 | 76.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 39 | 21.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 42 | 23.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 84 | 47.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (99603 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,551 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,433 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,118 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 169 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 582 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 206 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 161 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (99603 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,485 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,306 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Homer, AK99603