What ZIP codes does Alaska use for mail and package delivery?

Alaska (AK) operates within the 5-digit ZIP prefix range 995xx–999xx, covering numeric postal codes from 99501 – 99950. Mail routed to state capital Juneau and key regional centers such as Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau adheres to these official USPS boundaries.

Which telephone area codes are valid for Alaska?

Alaska is served by a single statewide area code: 907. Because Alaska operates under a single numbering plan area (NPA), every valid Alaska phone number begins with 907 — there are no regional sub-assignments to account for in test data. Synthetic telephone numbers generated for Alaska strictly use area code 907 with verified local exchanges to match authentic state dial plans.

How many boroughs and census areas are in Alaska?

Alaska has no county governments and is divided into 19 organized boroughs and 1 unorganized borough (split into 11 statistical census areas), including major administrative regions such as Municipality of Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough, City and Borough of Juneau, Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Because boroughs and municipalities serve as Alaska's local governmental divisions, generated test addresses reflect these authentic regional jurisdictions.

What postal formatting conventions and addressing quirks are unique to Alaska?

Extensive reliance on Bush Mail and General Delivery where dozens of off-road remote villages (e.g., Bethel, Utqiaġvik, Kotzebue) lack home postal delivery and receive mail via bypass air cargo. Borough-based jurisdictional addressing across vast unorganized census areas spanning 995xx–999xx ZIP codes. All addresses generated on this platform format secondary unit designators (Apt, Ste, Fl) and street suffixes according to USPS CASS standards.

Are the Alaska addresses generated on this page real places?

No. All street numbers, recipient names, and telephone numbers generated for Alaska are entirely synthetic and randomized for software testing, database seed scripts, and form validation. While they use authentic Alaska ZIP codes (995xx–999xx), real city names (Anchorage, Fairbanks), and verified area codes (907), they do not correspond to real individuals or private residences.

Random Alaska Address Generator

Alaska ZIP codes span the 995xx–999xx range (99501 – 99950) across 19 organized boroughs and census areas with 1 active telephone area code (907).

Generate a realistic, USPS Publication 28-compliant random Alaska address with authentic postal routing, real ZIP codes, and local area codes. Featuring verified ZIP prefix coverage across 995xx–999xx, realistic street grids from Anchorage and Fairbanks, official area codes (907), and accurate borough assignments. Engineered specifically for QA automation, form validation, and software testing.

Official Alaska Postal & Geographic Reference Specifications

Geographic & Postal Parameter	Official State Specification	Standardization Reference
Postal State Abbreviation	AK	USPS Publication 28 & ISO 3166-2:US
5-Digit ZIP Prefix Range	995xx–999xx	USPS Sectional Center Facilities (SCFs)
5-Digit ZIP Numeric Span	`99501 – 99950`	Lowest to highest active postal delivery codes
Administrative Jurisdictions	19 Total Boroughs	US Census Bureau regional boundaries
Active Area Codes (NANPA)	`907` (1 total)	North American Numbering Plan Administrator
Capital & Distribution Centers	Juneau (Capital), Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau	Primary municipal carrier distribution hubs
Primary Time Zone	Alaska Time (America/Anchorage, UTC-9 / UTC-8 DST)	Regional postal dispatch & timestamp alignment
Authoritative Validation Source	Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) & USPS Western Area	Official state regulatory authority

Alaska Postal Geography & Key Cities

State Capital: Juneau | Postal Code: AK | Total Boroughs: 19 Boroughs & Census Areas | ZIP Prefix Range: 995xx–999xx

Verified Data Authority: Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) & USPS Western Area

Major municipal distribution centers:

Anchorage
Fairbanks
Juneau
Sitka
Ketchikan

Key Boroughs & Administrative Jurisdictions

Borough and municipality boundaries dictate local sales tax jurisdictions and carrier route groupings across Alaska:

Municipality of Anchorage
Fairbanks North Star Borough
City and Borough of Juneau
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Real Alaska Area Codes (AK)

1 active numbering plan area (NPA) serving 19 boroughs and census areas across Alaska.

Active North American Numbering Plan area codes: 907

Postal Delivery Standards & Format Nuances in Alaska

Extensive reliance on Bush Mail and General Delivery where dozens of off-road remote villages (e.g., Bethel, Utqiaġvik, Kotzebue) lack home postal delivery and receive mail via bypass air cargo.
Borough-based jurisdictional addressing across vast unorganized census areas spanning 995xx–999xx ZIP codes.

Standard USPS Publication 28 Test Examples for Alaska

Residential Delivery Point:
100 Main St, Apt 4B Anchorage, AK 99501-1204

Commercial / Multi-Unit Delivery Point:
Alaska Logistics & Software Corp 500 Enterprise Way, Suite 300 Fairbanks, AK 99701-4810

Frequently Asked Questions about Alaska Addresses

What ZIP codes does Alaska use for mail and package delivery?: Alaska (AK) operates within the 5-digit ZIP prefix range 995xx–999xx, covering numeric postal codes from 99501 – 99950. Mail routed to state capital Juneau and key regional centers such as Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau adheres to these official USPS boundaries.
Which telephone area codes are valid for Alaska?: Alaska is served by a single statewide area code: 907. Because Alaska operates under a single numbering plan area (NPA), every valid Alaska phone number begins with 907 — there are no regional sub-assignments to account for in test data. Synthetic telephone numbers generated for Alaska strictly use area code 907 with verified local exchanges to match authentic state dial plans.
How many boroughs and census areas are in Alaska?: Alaska has no county governments and is divided into 19 organized boroughs and 1 unorganized borough (split into 11 statistical census areas), including major administrative regions such as Municipality of Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough, City and Borough of Juneau, Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Because boroughs and municipalities serve as Alaska's local governmental divisions, generated test addresses reflect these authentic regional jurisdictions.
What postal formatting conventions and addressing quirks are unique to Alaska?: Extensive reliance on Bush Mail and General Delivery where dozens of off-road remote villages (e.g., Bethel, Utqiaġvik, Kotzebue) lack home postal delivery and receive mail via bypass air cargo. Borough-based jurisdictional addressing across vast unorganized census areas spanning 995xx–999xx ZIP codes. All addresses generated on this platform format secondary unit designators (Apt, Ste, Fl) and street suffixes according to USPS CASS standards.
Are the Alaska addresses generated on this page real places?: No. All street numbers, recipient names, and telephone numbers generated for Alaska are entirely synthetic and randomized for software testing, database seed scripts, and form validation. While they use authentic Alaska ZIP codes (995xx–999xx), real city names (Anchorage, Fairbanks), and verified area codes (907), they do not correspond to real individuals or private residences.

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Alaska ZIP Prefixes and Sectional Center Facilities

Mail addressed to Alaska is sorted through the processing facilities below before local delivery. The first three digits of a ZIP code identify which one, so the prefix alone places an address within the state.

ZIP prefix	Sectional Center Facility	County
995xx	Anchorage	Anchorage Municipality
997xx	Fairbanks	Fairbanks North Star Borough
998xx	Juneau / Sitka	Juneau City and Borough
999xx	Ketchikan	Ketchikan Gateway Borough

These 4 prefixes cover the 995xx–999xx range. Look up any ZIP prefix to see its facility and generate valid ZIP codes inside it.