Anchor Point
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Anchor Point is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 2,105 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nikolaevsk, 5.8 miles NE.
- 2,105residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 91.7 sq miland area · 237.5 km²
- 23 / sq mipopulation density
- 99556ZIP code
About Anchor Point
Anchor Point (Denaʼina: K’kaq’) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, Anchor Point had a population of 2,105. The community is located along the Sterling Highway, part of Alaska State Route 1. Anchor Point is the westernmost point in the North American highway system.
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Living in Anchor Point
- Median household income
- $63,000
- Median home value
- $241,600
- Median rent
- $1,120/mo
- Median age
- 50.6
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Anchor Point had 2,105 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,105 |
|---|---|
| Density | 23 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anchor Point at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,105 (2020) |
| Land area | 91.71 sq mi (237.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.7637° N, 151.7022° W |
| ZIP code | 99556 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0203110 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anchor Point
- Nikolaevsk5.8 mi NE
- Diamond Ridge6.7 mi SE
- Homer10.9 mi SE
- Kachemak11.1 mi SE
- Happy Valley12.3 mi N
- Fritz Creek13.8 mi E
- Seldovia Village21.3 mi S
- Halibut Cove21.4 mi SE
- Seldovia22.4 mi S
- Ninilchik23.0 mi NE
- Fox River25.5 mi E
- Port Graham29.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Anchor Point
What county is Anchor Point in?
Anchor Point is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Anchor Point, AK?
2,105 people lived in Anchor Point at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anchor Point, AK?
The ZIP code of Anchor Point is 99556.
What is the elevation of Anchor Point?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anchor Point?
Nikolaevsk (5.8 mi), Diamond Ridge (6.7 mi), Homer (10.9 mi), Kachemak (11.1 mi), Happy Valley (12.3 mi).
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