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ZIP 99611

Part of Kenai, AK
Pop. 16,510·Kenai Peninsula Borough·10th most expensive ZIP in Alaska
Median rent (all units)
$1,693/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+35.4%
vs US Median
-$272
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ZIP 99611 · $1,693
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,316/yr
At $1,693/mo median
Location
CityKenai
StateAK
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +35.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99611 (Kenai, AK) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,510
Median income
$79,757
Median age
35.7
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
25.9%
22.7%
24.8%
15.7%
Under 1825.9%
18–3422.7%
35–5424.8%
55–6410.9%
65+15.7%
Gender
53.5%
46.5%
Male53.5%
Female46.5%
Race & ethnicity
72.1%
16.9%
White72.1%
Black0.8%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian3.4%
Other16.9%
Education (25+)
36.4%
32.6%
25.6%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma36.4%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+25.6%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99611 in Kenai, AK has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,965 → $79,757
up 17.4%
Population
14,594 → 16,510
up 13.1%
Renter share
26.5% → 24.3%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 25.6%
+5.7 pts
Median age
36.7 → 35.7
-1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $67,965 to $79,757 across the same window, up 17.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 99611 in Kenai, AK adding about 1,916 residents over the five-year window, up 13.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 26.5% to 24.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.9% to 25.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99611 covers Kenai, AK. The median rent here is $1,693/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($79,757/yr), ZIP 99611 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99611?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99611 (Kenai, AK) is $1,693. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99611 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99611's median rent of $1,693/mo is $272 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99611 compare to other ZIPs in Alaska?

ZIP 99611 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alaska, ranking #10 out of 14 ZIPs at $1,693/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99611?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,693/mo in ZIP 99611. The local median household income is $79,757/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99611?

Rent in ZIP 99611 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 99611 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99611 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,693/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($79,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99611 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99611 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 99611 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 99611 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 99611 compare to the rest of Kenai?

ZIP 99611 sits right at the Kenai citywide median of $1,693/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99611 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99611 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,693/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 99611's median household income ($79,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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