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

Telephone Area Code: 907

ZIP Code: 99734<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 Prudhoe Bay:

GPS Coordinates: 70.2447, -148.4030<4>

USGS Topo Map:   Beechey Point B-3<5>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Prudhoe Bay

GNIS ID:   1865563

FIPS State / Place Code:   02 / 64380

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Prudhoe Bay)


About Alaska

From the US Census

Population

YearPopulation
2019 Est:<6>     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 Prudhoe Bay)

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 Prudhoe Bay). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Prudhoe Bay 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 Prudhoe Bay - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Prudhoe Bay, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<4>GPS Coordinates for Prudhoe Bay:
     Decimal: 70.244, -148.4030
     DDMMSS: 70° 14' 38", -148° 24' 10"
<5>Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Prudhoe Bay.
<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.