ZIP Code 99503 — Anchorage, AK
99503 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Anchorage, Alaska, in Bethel County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 99503 at a glance
| ZIP code | 99503 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Anchorage |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Bethel FIPS 02050 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Anchorage |
| Population | 12,964 |
| Coordinates | 61.907440, -156.852030 |
How ZIP+4 works in 99503
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 99503. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 99503 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Anchorage
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 99503.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 99656 | Red Devil, AK | 18.6 mi |
| 99668 | Sleetmute, AK | 19.8 mi |
Questions about 99503
What is the ZIP+4 code for 99503?
99503 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 99503, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 99503?
99503 is assigned to Anchorage, Alaska, in Bethel County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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