ZIP Code 99505: Fort Richardson, Alaska
ZIP code 99505 covers part or all of Fort Richardson in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. Its reference point is at latitude 61.2753 and longitude -149.6755 (61°16'31.1"N 149°40'31.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 99505
99505 is the only ZIP code listed for Fort Richardson, AK in our directory.
Across Anchorage Municipality there are 30 ZIP codes listed, and Alaska has 275 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 99506 in Elmendorf Afb, AK, about 4.8 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 99505 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Richardson |
| County | Anchorage Municipality |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| Latitude | 61.2753 |
| Longitude | -149.6755 |
| DMS | 61°16'31.1"N 149°40'31.8"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 99506 (Elmendorf Afb, 4.8 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 99505
Map centered on 61.2753, -149.6755. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 99505
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 99505, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 99505, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Elmendorf Afb, AK (4.8 mi west), Anchorage, AK (5.5 mi southwest) and Eagle River, AK (6.1 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Elmendorf Afb, AK – 4.8 mi west
- Anchorage, AK – 5.5 mi southwest
- Eagle River, AK – 6.1 mi northeast
- Chugiak, AK – 12 mi northeast
Schools Near Fort Richardson, AK
If you are moving to ZIP code 99505, check the school district serving Fort Richardson and Anchorage Municipality to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Elmendorf Afb and Anchorage can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 99505.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 99505 may also use facilities in nearby Elmendorf Afb, Anchorage and Eagle River.
Shopping and Dining in Fort Richardson
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Fort Richardson, Alaska can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 99505.
To research local history, try searching for Anchorage Municipality records and archives along with the name Fort Richardson.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 99505, Elmendorf Afb lies about 4.8 mi to the west, Anchorage lies about 5.5 mi to the southwest, Eagle River lies about 6.1 mi to the northeast and Chugiak lies about 12 mi to the northeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Police dog on duty at Elmendorf Air Force Base”): echoforsberg from Anchorage, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Barracks at Join Base Elmendorf-Richardson (9471605389)”): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Brigade Headquarters (9471605299)”): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Alaska and California National Guard (43749215645) (cropped2)”): The National Guard, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“2018 LE GeoSpatial Refresher (28023668788)”): National Park Service, Alaska Region, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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