Fox River

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

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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.

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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Median household income
$79,583
Median home value
$371,900
Median age
22.7
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Fox River, AK population

Fox River had 644 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census644
Density5 per sq mi (2 per km²)

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

Fox River at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough
TypeCensus-designated place
Population644 (2020)
Land area125.39 sq mi (324.8 km²)
Water area2.88 sq mi (7.46 km²)
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Coordinates59.8922° N, 151.0123° W
ZIP code99639
Census code (GEOID)0226910

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

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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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