Summary for Nikiski

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Pronunciation: ni-KIS-kee <1>

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

Telephone Area Code: 907

ZIP Code: 99635<2>

Elevation: 130 feet [39.62 m] above sea level<3>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<4>

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

Lat: 60.723200° (or 60°43'23" N)

Lon: -151.323500° (or -151°19'24" W)

USGS Topo Map: Kenai C-4<5>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Nikiski

GNIS ID: 1416651

FIPS State / Place Code: 02 / 54050

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Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID: 1785533

FIPS State: 02

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Footnotes ...

<1>	The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Nikiski. 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>	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 Nikiski). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Nikiski or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<3>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Nikiski - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>	Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Nikiski, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<5>	Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Nikiski.
<6>	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.