Strange ZIP codes in Alaska?
Most ZIP codes in the US are fairly familiar - 5 digits, like 90210.
However I've come across some weird ZIP codes in Anchorage - like 995MX. (Visible on this map)
Many websites (like google maps) don't accept this as a valid ZIP. Even clicking on it on the map above claims it's a "filler"? Where did this come from? Why are there these unusual ZIP codes around there, and do they have a 'normal' ZIP code alias?
Best Answer
Zip codes were not allocated to these areas. When needed, MX will be substituted by numbers when the zip code is allocated for a portion of the "filler" area. See for example 99691 within the 996MX area.
Alaska is huge and very sparsely populated. No point in allocating zip codes for areas where no-one is going to send any mail.
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