Miscellaneous Information

Various Identification Codes ...

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Fort Wainwright is located in Region #4 (the West Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Fort Wainwright is located in Division #9 (the Pacific Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Fort Wainwright is located in Region X (Region 10).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Fort Wainwright is located in Region X (Region 10).

ZIP Codes ...

While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a community like Fort Wainwright, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Fort Wainwright. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code are defined by the needs of the USPS and can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.

The ZIP code for Fort Wainwright: 99703<1>

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 02/26430   (Place Name: Fort Wainwright (U.S. Army))

County: Fairbanks North Star     (FIPS State/County: 02/090)

Class: M1

GSA Code: 801