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    zip code
    /ˈzɪp kəʊd/

    noun

    • 1. a postal code consisting of five or nine digits. US

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  2. Jul 8, 2024 · A ZIP+4 code is a 4-digit code appended to the standard 5-digit ZIP code. These additional digits help the USPS sort, route, and deliver mail more efficiently. In most cases, the last 4 digits of a ZIP+4 code represent 6-20 delivery points on a USPS carrier route.

  3. Jul 4, 2024 · ZIP codes are numbered with the first number representing a certain group of U.S. states. The second and third numbers represent a region in that group of states or, in some cases, a large city. The fourth and fifth numbers representing a group of delivery addresses within that region.

  4. Jun 21, 2024 · Understanding these codes and their purposes can greatly help guests when it comes to sending or receiving mail. A ZIP+4 code is an extended version of the standard 5-digit ZIP code used by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of mail delivery.

  5. Jul 9, 2024 · ZIP codes are the American equivalent of Canadian postal codes and are used to specify locations within the United States. They are a series of five numbers that can be extended with an additional four numbers for a more precise location (referred to as ZIP+4). Postal codes in Canada, on the other hand, are alphanumeric and follow a pattern of ...

  6. Jun 28, 2024 · The basic format of a US ZIP code, introduced on July 1, 1963, consists of five digits. However, in 1983, an extended ZIP+4 code was introduced. This extended format includes the original five digits of the ZIP code, followed by a hyphen and four additional digits that indicate a more specific location within the ZIP code area.

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  8. Jul 1, 2024 · The Canadian Postal Code Database contains all Canadian Postal Codes in the format A0A 0A0, the city for each postal code, province, and manually verified latitude & longitude coordinates. All 'Forward sortation areas' (FSA) and all 'Local delivery units' (LDU) are included.

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