Welcome to Seward ...
The pronunciation of Seward: SOO-rd<1>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Seward has a population of 2,828 people<2> (see below for details).
The coastal city of Seward is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Seward lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT) and observes daylight saving time
Seward is located in the (907) area code.
The ZIP code for Seward: 99664<4>
Websites for Seward ...
Official Website: www.sewardak.org/
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Seward had an population of 2,828 people. This is an increase of 5.01% since the 2010 Census.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Seward had a population of 2,693 people.
The population of Seward represents 0.38% of the total population of Alaska (which has 710,231 people), making it the state's 19th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 2,693 people, the population of Seward decreased 4.84% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 2,830 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Seward.
Communities Also Named Seward ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 12 communities that are also named Seward - they are located in Georgia, Illinois, Kansas (2), Maryland, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Seward.
Communities near Seward ...
We have created a list of 8 communities that are near Seward.
- Bear Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bear Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Creek
- Primrose
(18 miles [29 km] to the north) - Lawing
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawing
- Muskwa Village
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muskwa Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muskwa Village
- Crown Point
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crown Point have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown Point
- Falls
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls
- Moose Pass
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moose Pass
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moose Pass <6>
- Cooper Landing
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooper Landing
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cooper Landing <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We're compiling a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Seward. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Seward.
We have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Seward. Our list includes 23 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Seward.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Seward ...
Looking for more information about Seward? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Seward, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Seward.
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Seward: www.sewardak.org/
The official website for State of Alaska: alaska.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Seward. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Seward. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Seward - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Seward). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Seward or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |