Funny River

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Aerial view of Funny River, Alaska
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Funny River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 1,103 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 289 ft (88 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sterling, 3.9 miles N.

About Funny River

Funny River is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Funny River had a population of 1,103.

It is best known for the Funny River Fire in May 2014.

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Median household income
$67,656
Median home value
$250,000
Median age
60.6
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Funny River, AK population

Funny River had 1,103 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,103
Density41 per sq mi (16 per km²)

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

Funny River at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,103 (2020)
Land area26.77 sq mi (69.3 km²)
Water area2.32 sq mi (6.00 km²)
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates60.4843° N, 150.7887° W
ZIP code99672
Census code (GEOID)0227145

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

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Frequently asked questions about Funny River

What county is Funny River in?

Funny River is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Funny River, AK?

1,103 people lived in Funny River at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Funny River, AK?

The ZIP code of Funny River is 99672.

What is the elevation of Funny River?

289 feet (88 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Funny River?

Sterling (3.9 mi), Ridgeway (9.5 mi), Soldotna (9.5 mi), Kalifornsky (15.0 mi), Kenai (15.3 mi).

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