ZIP Code 99581 — Emmonak, AK
99581 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Emmonak, Alaska, in Kusilvak 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 99581 at a glance
| ZIP code | 99581 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Emmonak |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Kusilvak FIPS 02158 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Nome |
| Population | 966 |
| Coordinates | 62.824760, -164.686920 |
How ZIP+4 works in 99581
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 99581. 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 99581 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.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 99581.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 99554 | Alakanuk, AK | 9.5 mi |
| 99666 | Nunam Iqua, AK | 28.6 mi |
Questions about 99581
What is the ZIP+4 code for 99581?
99581 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 99581, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 99581?
99581 is assigned to Emmonak, Alaska, in Kusilvak 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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