Sterling
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Sterling is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 5,918 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 220 ft (67 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Funny River, 3.9 miles S.
- 5,918residents (2020 Census)
- 220 ftelevation · 67 m
- 77.5 sq miland area · 200.8 km²
- 76 / sq mipopulation density
- 99672ZIP code
About Sterling
Sterling is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 5,918, up from 5,617 in 2010. Sterling is the tenth-most populated CDP in Alaska.
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Living in Sterling
- Median household income
- $102,415
- Median home value
- $353,400
- Median rent
- $1,248/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Sterling had 5,918 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,918 |
|---|---|
| Density | 76 per sq mi (29 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,918 (2020) |
| Land area | 77.53 sq mi (200.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.97 sq mi (5.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.5391° N, 150.8123° W |
| ZIP code | 99672 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0273070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling
- Funny River3.9 mi S
- Ridgeway8.2 mi W
- Soldotna9.5 mi SW
- Kenai13.6 mi W
- Kalifornsky15.1 mi W
- Salamatof17.7 mi W
- Nikiski19.0 mi NW
- Kasilof20.9 mi SW
- Point Possession25.6 mi N
- Cohoe27.4 mi SW
- Clam Gulch30.5 mi SW
- Ninilchik38.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Sterling, AK?
5,918 people lived in Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, AK?
The ZIP code of Sterling is 99672.
What is the elevation of Sterling?
220 feet (67 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling?
Funny River (3.9 mi), Ridgeway (8.2 mi), Soldotna (9.5 mi), Kenai (13.6 mi), Kalifornsky (15.1 mi).
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