Bear Creek
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Bear Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 2,129 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seward, 5.9 miles S.
- 2,129residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 38.4 sq miland area · 99.4 km²
- 55 / sq mipopulation density
- 99664ZIP code
About Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 2,129 up from 1,956 in 2010. Bear Creek is a few miles north of Seward near the stream of the same name and its source, Bear Lake.
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Living in Bear Creek
- Median household income
- $95,774
- Median home value
- $474,500
- Median rent
- $1,363/mo
- Median age
- 49.7
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Bear Creek had 2,129 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,129 |
|---|---|
| Density | 55 per sq mi (21 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bear Creek at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,129 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.37 sq mi (99.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.2078° N, 149.3699° W |
| ZIP code | 99664 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0205585 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bear Creek
- Seward5.9 mi S
- Primrose9.6 mi N
- Lowell Point10.0 mi SW
- Crown Point15.1 mi N
- Moose Pass20.9 mi N
- Cooper Landing25.6 mi NW
- Sunrise45.8 mi N
- Whittier46.1 mi NE
- Hope47.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek
What county is Bear Creek in?
Bear Creek is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Bear Creek, AK?
2,129 people lived in Bear Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bear Creek, AK?
The ZIP code of Bear Creek is 99664.
What is the elevation of Bear Creek?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bear Creek?
Seward (5.9 mi), Primrose (9.6 mi), Lowell Point (10.0 mi), Crown Point (15.1 mi), Moose Pass (20.9 mi).
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