Hope

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

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Hope is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 161 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sunrise, 5.6 miles E.

About Hope

Hope is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is 70 miles (110 km) south of Anchorage. As of the 2020 census, Hope had a population of 161. The Hope Historic District, which includes the surviving elements of the former mining town, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

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Hope, AK population

Hope had 161 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census161
Density3 per sq mi (1 per km²)

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

Hope at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough
TypeCensus-designated place
Population161 (2020)
Land area51.72 sq mi (134.0 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²)
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates60.8867° N, 149.6335° W
ZIP code99605
Census code (GEOID)0233580

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

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Frequently asked questions about Hope

What county is Hope in?

Hope is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Hope, AK?

161 people lived in Hope at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hope, AK?

The ZIP code of Hope is 99605.

What is the elevation of Hope?

43 feet (13 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hope?

Sunrise (5.6 mi), Anchorage (23.0 mi), Moose Pass (26.9 mi), Cooper Landing (28.0 mi), Crown Point (33.2 mi).

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