Fox River
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Fox River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 644 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 525 ft (160 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fritz Creek, 13.4 miles SW.
- 644residents (2020 Census)
- 525 ftelevation · 160 m
- 125.4 sq miland area · 324.8 km²
- 5 / sq mipopulation density
- 99639ZIP code
About Fox River
Fox River (Russian: Фокс-Ривер) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fox River had a population of 644. It was first reported by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1895. The Fox River, which flows by the CDP, might have been named for Theodore Fox, a local mining magnate.
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Living in Fox River
- Median household income
- $79,583
- Median home value
- $371,900
- Median age
- 22.7
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Fox River had 644 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 644 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5 per sq mi (2 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fox River at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 644 (2020) |
| Land area | 125.39 sq mi (324.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.8922° N, 151.0123° W |
| ZIP code | 99639 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0226910 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fox River
- Fritz Creek13.4 mi SW
- Ninilchik18.1 mi NW
- Happy Valley20.1 mi W
- Nikolaevsk20.7 mi W
- Kachemak21.1 mi SW
- Diamond Ridge23.0 mi SW
- Halibut Cove23.5 mi S
- Homer24.5 mi SW
- Cohoe25.3 mi NW
- Anchor Point25.5 mi W
- Clam Gulch25.7 mi NW
- Kasilof30.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Fox River
What county is Fox River in?
Fox River is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Fox River, AK?
644 people lived in Fox River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fox River, AK?
The ZIP code of Fox River is 99639.
What is the elevation of Fox River?
525 feet (160 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fox River?
Fritz Creek (13.4 mi), Ninilchik (18.1 mi), Happy Valley (20.1 mi), Nikolaevsk (20.7 mi), Kachemak (21.1 mi).
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