ZIP Code 99520 in Anchorage, AK

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Anchorage, Alaska
Borough:Anchorage Borough
Timezone:Alaska (GMT -09:00)
Local Time:9:22:04 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:907
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:61.2181, -149.9003
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99520 Anchorage, AK - A Single-Building Commercial ZIP

ZIP Code 99520, Anchorage

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationAnchorage County, AK
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points557 (166 businesses)
PO Boxes391
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 99501
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is a point location with no geographic territory, nested entirely within ZIP 99501.
  • All 590 address records point to a single street: Ingra Street in downtown Anchorage.
  • The building contains 391 PO Boxes and serves 166 businesses, making it a Large Volume Receiver.
  • Zero population and zero households mean this is purely a commercial mail destination with no residents.
  • Every street-type delivery uses UNIT designators, showing this is a multi-tenant office or commercial complex.
  • One city carrier route handles all 495 street delivery records for the building.

What This ZIP Actually Is

ZIP code 99520 isn't a town or neighborhood. It's a single building in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. The ZIP exists as a point location nested inside ZIP 99501, with no geographic territory of its own. All 590 ZIP+4 records point to one address: Ingra Street.

A Large Volume Receiver

This is what USPS calls a Large Volume Receiver (LVR). The building houses 391 PO Boxes and 166 business delivery points. Every one of the 495 street-type records uses UNIT designators, indicating a multi-tenant commercial or office complex. With zero residential population and no households, there's nobody living here. It's purely a business mail destination.

Location in Anchorage

Anchorage has multiple PO Box-classified ZIPs like this one, each serving specific facilities or high-volume mailers. ZIP 99520 sits in the North Star area, just 0.1 miles from Anchorage's Downtown neighborhood and near Merrill Field. The single city carrier route handles all deliveries.

Mailing Information

Mail to 99520 requires either a PO Box number or a specific unit at the Ingra Street address. Street delivery is available through the parent ZIP 99501, but this ZIP specifically serves box holders and tenants within the building.

Street Name Patterns

Single Building Commercial

Only one street exists in this ZIP because it serves a single building complex.

Nearby Areas

North Star Downtown South Addition Mountain View Merrill Field

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 99520 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 11 people with an annual payroll of $96,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:531Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$34,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$96,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 99520 is located in Anchorage Borough, Alaska, within the Anchorage, AK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11260) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 380,821 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99520. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Anchorage, AKSource: Census
CBSA Number:11260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:380,821Source: Census
MSA:Anchorage, AK MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:00Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:571951.26 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0203000Source: Census
Place Name:Anchorage municipality; AlaskaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


99521 | | 99519

Schools in ZIP Code 99520


We could not locate which school district 99520 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Akchoice K-12 Learning 616 W 10th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
District: Anchorage School DistrictNearby
Inlet View Elementary 1219 N St
Anchorage, AK 99501
District: Anchorage School DistrictNearby
Chugach Optional Elementary 1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
District: Anchorage School DistrictNearby
Denali Montessori Elementary 148 East Ninth Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
District: Anchorage School DistrictNearby
Central Middle School Of Science 1405 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
District: Anchorage School DistrictNearby
Holy Rosary Academy 1010 W Fireweed Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
District: Private SchoolNearby
Anchorage Montessori School 5001 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
District: Private SchoolNearby
Anchorage Waldorf School 3250 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 99520


Charter College 2221 East Norhtern Lights Boulevard, Suite 120
Anchorage, AK 99508-4103
Type: Post Secondary
Alaska Career College 1415 E Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507-1033
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Alaska Anchorage 3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Type: Post Secondary
Alaska Pacific University 4101 University Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
Type: Post Secondary
Alaska Bible College 248 E Elmwood Ave
Palmer, AK 99645
Type: Post Secondary
Alaska Christian College 35109 Royal Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov