Welcome to Port Alsworth ...
While we don't have a date for the founding of Port Alsworth, you might consider that their post office opened in 1950.
A typical abbreviation for Port Alsworth: Prt. Alsworth
Port Alsworth is 250 feet [76 m] above sea level.<1>.
Time Zone: Port Alsworth lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Port Alsworth: 907
The ZIP code for Port Alsworth: 99653<2>
Communities near Port Alsworth ...
We have created a list of 3 communities that are near Port Alsworth.
- Nondalton
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nondalton
- Population from the 2020 Census: 124 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nondalton <3>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Nondalton
- From Port Alsworth to Nondalton
- Fish Village
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fish Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fish Village
- Pedro Bay
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pedro Bay
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pedro Bay <3>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pedro Bay
- From Port Alsworth to Pedro Bay
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Port Alsworth ...
Looking for more information about Port Alsworth? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Port Alsworth, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Port Alsworth.
Adding Port Alsworth to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Port Alsworth in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Port Alsworth was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<5>
X2X - From that list, the Port Alsworth post office opened in 1950.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Port Alsworth.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Port Alsworth. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Alaska: https://alaska.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Port Alsworth - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <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 Port Alsworth). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Port Alsworth or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <3> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |