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

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.
- 1,103residents (2020 Census)
- 289 ftelevation · 88 m
- 26.8 sq miland area · 69.3 km²
- 41 / sq mipopulation density
- 99672ZIP code
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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Living in Funny River
- Median household income
- $67,656
- Median home value
- $250,000
- Median age
- 60.6
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Funny River had 1,103 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,103 |
|---|---|
| Density | 41 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Funny River at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,103 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.77 sq mi (69.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.4843° N, 150.7887° W |
| ZIP code | 99672 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0227145 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Funny River
- Sterling3.9 mi N
- Ridgeway9.5 mi W
- Soldotna9.5 mi W
- Kalifornsky15.0 mi W
- Kenai15.3 mi W
- Kasilof18.9 mi SW
- Salamatof19.8 mi NW
- Nikiski22.2 mi NW
- Cohoe25.2 mi SW
- Clam Gulch28.4 mi SW
- Point Possession29.3 mi N
- Ninilchik36.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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