Summary for Sterling

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

Telephone Area Code: 907

ZIP Code: 99672<1>

Elevation: 220 feet [67.06 m] above sea level<2>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<3>

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

Lat: 60.536100° (or 60°32'9" N)

Lon: -150.794500° (or -150°47'40" W)

USGS Topo Map: Kenai C-3<4>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Sterling

GNIS ID: 1414063

FIPS State / Place Code: 02 / 73070

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

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Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID: 1785533

FIPS State: 02

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