Summary for Point Lay

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Typical Abbreviation: Pt. Lay

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

Telephone Area Code: 907

ZIP Code: 99759<1>

Elevation: Near sea level<2>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<3>

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

Lat: 69.760900° (or 69°45'39" N)

Lon: -163.053800° (or -163°3'13" W)

USGS Topo Map: Point Lay C-2<4>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Point Lay

GNIS ID: 1408115

FIPS State / Place Code: 02 / 61700

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Point Lay)

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Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID: 1785533

FIPS State: 02

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Point Lay)

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