Seward
City in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Seward is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 2,717 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lowell Point, 4.8 miles SW.
- 2,717residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 14.5 sq miland area · 37.5 km²
- 188 / sq mipopulation density
- 99664ZIP code
About Seward
Seward (Alutiiq: Qutalleq; Dena'ina: Tl'ubugh) is an incorporated home rule city in Alaska, United States. Located on Resurrection Bay, a fjord of the Gulf of Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula, Seward is situated on Alaska's southern coast, approximately 120 miles (190 km) by road from Alaska's largest city, Anchorage.
With a population of 2,717 people as of the 2020 census, Seward is the fourth-largest city in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, behind Kenai, Homer, and the borough seat of Soldotna. The city is named for former United States Secretary of State William H. Seward, who orchestrated the United States' purchase of Alaska from the Russian Empire in 1867 while serving in this position as part of President Andrew Johnson's administration.
Seward is the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad and the historic starting point of the original Iditarod Trail to Interior Alaska, with Mile 0 of the trail marked on the shoreline at the southern end of town.
In 2015, President Barack Obama visited Seward, first stopping at Exit Glacier to discuss the visible impacts of climate change with Bear Grylls. Obama characterized Exit Glacier's receding edge as, "...as good a signpost of what we're dealing with when it comes to climate change as just about anything... We want to make sure that our grandkids can see this." He also toured Downtown Seward, visiting a local ice cream shop, and explored Resurrection Bay and Bear Glacier from the water aboard the Viewfinder, which launched from Seward Harbor.
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Living in Seward
- Median household income
- $85,481
- Median home value
- $338,100
- Median rent
- $1,132/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Seward had 2,717 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,717 |
|---|---|
| Density | 188 per sq mi (73 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Seward at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,717 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.46 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Water area | 7.43 sq mi (19.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.1232° N, 149.3917° W |
| ZIP code | 99664 |
| Official website | cityofseward.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0268560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Seward
- Lowell Point4.8 mi SW
- Bear Creek5.9 mi N
- Primrose15.4 mi N
- Crown Point21.0 mi N
- Moose Pass26.6 mi N
- Cooper Landing30.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Seward
What county is Seward in?
Seward is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Seward, AK?
2,717 people lived in Seward at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Seward, AK?
The ZIP code of Seward is 99664.
What is the elevation of Seward?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Seward?
Lowell Point (4.8 mi), Bear Creek (5.9 mi), Primrose (15.4 mi), Crown Point (21.0 mi), Moose Pass (26.6 mi).
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