Cooper Landing

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

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Cooper Landing is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 344 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 404 ft (123 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Moose Pass, 12.8 miles E.

About Cooper Landing

Cooper Landing is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States, about 100 miles (160 km) south of Anchorage, at the outlet of Kenai Lake into the Kenai River. The town was first settled in the 19th century by gold and mineral prospectors, and has become a popular summer tourist destination thanks to its scenic location and proximity to the salmon fishery of the Kenai River and Russian River. As of the 2020 census, Cooper Landing had a population of 344.

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Median household income
$143,672
Median home value
$428,000
Median age
46.4
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Cooper Landing, AK population

Cooper Landing had 344 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census344
Density5 per sq mi (2 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cooper Landing at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough
TypeCensus-designated place
Population344 (2020)
Land area65.75 sq mi (170.3 km²)
Water area4.08 sq mi (10.58 km²)
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates60.4946° N, 149.8439° W
ZIP code99572
Official websitecooperlandingchamber.com
Census code (GEOID)0217190

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cooper Landing

What county is Cooper Landing in?

Cooper Landing is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Cooper Landing, AK?

344 people lived in Cooper Landing at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cooper Landing, AK?

The ZIP code of Cooper Landing is 99572.

What is the elevation of Cooper Landing?

404 feet (123 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cooper Landing?

Moose Pass (12.8 mi), Crown Point (17.4 mi), Primrose (21.5 mi), Bear Creek (25.6 mi), Hope (28.0 mi).

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