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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ZIP_CodeZIP Code - Wikipedia

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   A ZIP Code (an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan[1]) is a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The term ZIP was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently and quickly [2] (zipping along) when senders use the code in the postal address.

2. www.dictionary.com › e › zip-codeWhat Does "ZIP Code" Stand For? - Dictionary.com

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   Jun 8, 2020 · The basic ZIP code has five digits. The first three digits refer to a sectional center facility (or SCF), what is basically a network of super post offices. All of the post offices that have those three digits in their ZIP code have their mail sorted and processed by the same SCF.

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4. facts.usps.com › decoding-the-zip-codeDecoding the ZIP Code - U.S. Postal Facts

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   Apr 15, 2024 · The first number in the five-digit ZIP Code represents a general geographic area of the nation, “0” in the east, moving to “9” in the west. The next two numbers represent regional areas, and the final two identify specific Post Offices.

5. people.howstuffworks.com › what-is-a-postal-codeWhat Is a Postal Code? A Brief History of Zip Codes

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   Feb 2, 2024 · The zip stands for "Zone Improvement Plan," a 1963 program to enhance mail sorting and deliver mail more efficiently. It did more to identify locations; postal codes also made it easier to establish mailing routes. The U.S. Postal Service started using zip codes on July 1, 1963.

6. www.rd.com › article › zip-code-meaningThis Is What ZIP Code Really Means | Trusted Since 1922

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   Feb 15, 2023 · But through some crafty methods of detection (online research), we discovered one of the most highly kept secrets all mail carriers know: what ZIP codes really are and how they work.

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7. www.thoughtco.com › what-is-a-zip-code-1434625Overview and Explanation of ZIP Codes - ThoughtCo

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   Mar 17, 2019 · ZIP Codes, five-digit numbers that represent small areas of the United States, were created by the United States Postal Service in 1963 to aid in the efficiency of delivering the ever-increasing volume of mail. The term "ZIP" is short for "Zone Improvement Plan."

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   What is a ZIP code?

   • A ZIP Code (an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan) is a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The term ZIP was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently and quickly (zipping along) when senders use the code in the postal address.

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   What does ZIP mean?

   • ZIP is an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan. However, the USPS intentionally chose the acronym to indicate that mail travels more quickly when senders mark the postal code on their packages and envelopes.

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   Why are there two numbers at the end of a ZIP code?

   • The U.S. Postal Service eventually adopted this plan with the addition of two numbers at the end to indicate the proper post office or postal zone, and thus, the Zone Improvement Plan Code—or ZIP code—was born. Check out these other surprising facts about the U.S. Post Office. What do the four numbers at the end of a zip code mean?

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   What do the 3 digits in a ZIP code mean?

   • The first three digits refer to a sectional center facility (or SCF), what is basically a network of super post offices. All of the post offices that have those three digits in their ZIP code have their mail sorted and processed by the same SCF. The last two numbers designate the specific post office within an SCF’s territory. What is a ZIP+4?

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   What are postal codes?

   • Most countries use postal codes, a series of letters or numbers (or a combo of both) that point to a postal address. They ensure your package and mail delivery reach the correct destination. In the United States, they are five characters long and go by the term "zip code."

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   Why are zip codes created?

   • ZIP Codes were created to expedite mail processing, not to identify neighborhoods or regions. Their boundaries are based on the logistical and transportation needs of the United States Postal Service and not on neighborhoods, watersheds, or community cohesion.

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9. www.britannica.com › video › zip-code-postal-codeZip Codes and Postal Codes, Explained | Britannica

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   ZIP stands for Zone Improvement Plan. The first number is a national area, the second two indicate a local region, and the final two point to a specific delivery zone. Zip codes are tied to post offices and delivery routes more closely than city boundaries.

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