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Summary for Copper Center


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Typical Abbreviation: Copper Ctr.

Time Zone: Copper Center lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT)

Telephone Area Code: 907

ZIP Code: 99573<1>

Elevation: 1,030 feet [313.94 m] above sea level<2>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<3>

For the purpose of mapping and calculating distances, we have chosen the following reference point for Copper Center:

Lat:   61.954100°   (or 61°57'14" N)

Lon:   -145.304600°   (or -145°18'16" W)

USGS Topo Map:   Valdez D-4<4>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Copper Center

GNIS ID:   1400669

FIPS State / Place Code:   02 / 17300

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Copper Center)


About Alaska

From the US Census

Population

YearPopulation
2019 Est:<5>     733,603   (3.29% increase since 2010)  
2010:     710,231   (13.29% increase since 2000)
2000:     626,932

Websites for State of Alaska

Official Website:   https://alaska.gov/

Tourism:   https://www.travelalaska.com/

Parks:   https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/

Fishing & Hunting:   https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID:   1785533

FIPS State:   02

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Copper Center)

Footnotes ...

<1>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 community (such as Copper Center). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Copper Center or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<2>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Copper Center - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Copper Center, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<4>Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Copper Center.
<5>Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2019.