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Typical Abbreviation: Ft. Richardson

Time Zone: Fort Richardson lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT)

Telephone Area Code: 907

ZIP Code: 99505<1>

Elevation: 300 feet [91.44 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 Fort Richardson:

Lat:   61.254600°   (or 61°15'16" N)

Lon:   -149.690800°   (or -149°41'26" W)

USGS Topo Map:   Anchorage B-8<4>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Fort Richardson

GNIS ID:   1402275

FIPS State / Place Code:   02 / 26210

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Fort Richardson)


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 Fort Richardson)

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 Fort Richardson). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Fort Richardson 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 Fort Richardson - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Fort Richardson, 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 Fort Richardson.
<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.