Kachemak
City in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Kachemak is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 576 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Homer, 3.5 miles SW.
- 576residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 344 / sq mipopulation density
- 99556ZIP code
About Kachemak
Kachemak, locally known as Kachemak City, is a small second-class city in the southern portion of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The city consists of several subdivisions and other miscellaneous properties along an approximately 2-mile (3.2 km) stretch of East End Road, adjoining the northeast corner of the much larger (both in terms of area and population) city of Homer. The population grew from 431 as of the 2010 census to 576 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Kachemak
- Median household income
- $76,750
- Median home value
- $450,000
- Median rent
- $1,185/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Kachemak had 576 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 576 |
|---|---|
| Density | 344 per sq mi (133 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kachemak at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 576 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.67 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.6745° N, 151.4363° W |
| ZIP code | 99556 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0236540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kachemak
- Homer3.5 mi SW
- Diamond Ridge4.5 mi NW
- Fritz Creek7.8 mi NE
- Halibut Cove10.4 mi SE
- Anchor Point11.1 mi NW
- Nikolaevsk12.1 mi NW
- Seldovia Village15.7 mi S
- Happy Valley18.5 mi N
- Seldovia18.9 mi SW
- Fox River21.1 mi NE
- Ninilchik26.8 mi N
- Port Graham27.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kachemak
What county is Kachemak in?
Kachemak is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Kachemak, AK?
576 people lived in Kachemak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kachemak, AK?
The ZIP code of Kachemak is 99556.
What is the elevation of Kachemak?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kachemak?
Homer (3.5 mi), Diamond Ridge (4.5 mi), Fritz Creek (7.8 mi), Halibut Cove (10.4 mi), Anchor Point (11.1 mi).
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