How to Write a Alaska Address (With Examples)

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A correctly written Alaska address helps mail and packages arrive on time, and it keeps your databases clean. This guide covers the format with real city and ZIP examples.

The standard format

RECIPIENT NAME STREET NUMBER AND NAME, UNIT CITY, AK ZIP CODE

The state is always written as AK, two capital letters with no periods. USPS prefers the city, state and ZIP on the same final line.

Example: Juneau

Liam Lee 6378 Center Rd Juneau, AK 99801

Example with an apartment in Anchorage

Linda Rodriguez 1212 Sycamore Ave Apt 10B Anchorage, AK 99599

Example with a PO Box

Noah Lee PO Box 7654 Juneau, AK 99801

PO Boxes often have their own ZIP code, separate from street addresses in the same town. Check the ZIP with the post office that holds the box.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing up AK with AL (Alabama) and AR (Arkansas). These codes look similar and cause misrouted mail.
  • Writing the full state name or an old abbreviation instead of AK.
  • Putting the apartment number on a line below the street address.
  • Using a ZIP code from a neighboring city. One city can have many codes, but each street belongs to a specific one.

Counties and local details

Alaska is divided into 33 boroughs and census areas. The county does not appear in a mailing address, but it matters for sales tax, elections and some shipping rules, so many business systems store it separately.

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