Homer, AK: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Homer is an incorporated town-sized municipality in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 5,922, sits at 59.653°N, 151.525°W, and observes Alaska time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Alaska, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Homer, AK?

What is the population of Homer, AK?

Homer has an estimated population of 5,922. That makes it the 22nd largest of the 326 places we list in Alaska, and the 4th largest of 36 places in Kenai Peninsula Borough. The typical place in Alaska has about 314 residents, so Homer is roughly 18.8 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Alaska with a similar population include Fishhook (6,788), Bethel (6,586), Chena Ridge (6,111), Farmers Loop (5,214), Sterling (5,169). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Homer differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Homer?

Homer has about 427 people per square mile (165 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Alaska, it is denser than about 94% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Homer use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Homer: 99603. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Homer in?

Homer is in the Alaska time zone, which is UTC−9 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Anchorage). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Blaine, WA, about 1,358 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Alaska time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Homer located in Alaska?

Homer lies in the western part of Alaska, at 59.653° north latitude and 151.525° west longitude. The state capital, Juneau, is about 620 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Blaine, WA, roughly 1,358 miles to the east, which shows how near Homer is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Anchorage, AK, 132 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Homer, AK?

The closest listed place to Homer is Kalifornsky, AK, 55.7 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Homer in?

Homer is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 02122. The county contains 36 places in our data, 5 of which have their own page here and 31 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Kalifornsky (8,581), Kenai (7,807), Soldotna (7,398), Sterling (5,169), Nikiski (4,316). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Homer from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Homer is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 2,311 miles and farthest from Atlanta, GA at about 3,453 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Homer?

Yes. Our data lists 6 other places named Homer: Homer, LA (2,834), Homer, MI (1,645), Homer, GA (1,220), Homer, IL (1,159), Homer, NE (521), Homer, MN (193). When you search for Homer, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Homer in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.

Planning a move to Homer?

If you are weighing Homer, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.