Loring

Census-designated place in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

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Loring is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, with 0 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Ketchikan, 17.3 miles S.

About Loring

Loring (Lingít: Kax̱.àan) was established in 1885 with the first post office in the District of Alaska and is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ketchikan Gateway Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population is 0, down from 4 at the 2010 census, although the number increases in summer months.

Located due north of downtown Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island, Loring was once Ketchikan's rival as the service center for the area's fishing and timber industries.

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Loring, AK population

Loring had 0 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census0
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Loring at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyKetchikan Gateway Borough
TypeCensus-designated place
Population0 (2020)
Land area0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Water area0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²)
Coordinates55.6067° N, 131.6400° W
ZIP code99901
Census code (GEOID)0245020

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Loring

What county is Loring in?

Loring is in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Loring, AK?

0 people lived in Loring at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Loring, AK?

The ZIP code of Loring is 99901.

What towns are near Loring?

Ketchikan (17.3 mi), Saxman (19.7 mi), Kasaan (30.1 mi), Metlakatla (34.2 mi), Thorne Bay (35.3 mi).

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