Homer
City in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Homer is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 5,522 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kachemak, 3.5 miles NE.
- 5,522residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 13.8 sq miland area · 35.7 km²
- 400 / sq mipopulation density
- 99603ZIP code
About Homer
Homer (Dena'ina: Tuggeght) is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is 218 mi (351 km) southwest of Anchorage. According to the 2020 census, the population was 5,522, up from 5,003 in 2010. Long known as the "Halibut Fishing Capital of the World", Homer is also nicknamed "the end of the road", and more recently, "the cosmic hamlet by the sea".
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Living in Homer
- Median household income
- $74,449
- Median home value
- $388,400
- Median rent
- $1,238/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Homer had 5,522 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,522 |
|---|---|
| Density | 400 per sq mi (155 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Homer at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,522 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.80 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Water area | 11.46 sq mi (29.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.6404° N, 151.5091° W |
| ZIP code | 99603 |
| Official website | ci.homer.ak.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0233140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Homer
- Kachemak3.5 mi NE
- Diamond Ridge4.6 mi N
- Anchor Point10.9 mi NW
- Halibut Cove11.1 mi SE
- Fritz Creek11.2 mi NE
- Seldovia Village12.7 mi S
- Nikolaevsk13.4 mi N
- Seldovia15.6 mi SW
- Happy Valley20.3 mi N
- Port Graham23.9 mi SW
- Fox River24.5 mi NE
- Nanwalek26.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Homer
What county is Homer in?
Homer is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Homer, AK?
5,522 people lived in Homer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Homer, AK?
The ZIP code of Homer is 99603.
What is the elevation of Homer?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Homer?
Kachemak (3.5 mi), Diamond Ridge (4.6 mi), Anchor Point (10.9 mi), Halibut Cove (11.1 mi), Fritz Creek (11.2 mi).
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