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ZIP Codes are numbered with the first digit representing a certain group of U.S. states, the second and third digits together representing a region in that group (or perhaps a large city) and the fourth and fifth digits representing a group of delivery addresses within that region.

Delivery addresses do not require ZIP+4 Codes. However, ZIP+4 codes require an address to be first ZIP+4 Codes are based on actual delivery routes. This means that they can change fairly regularly. Some resources state that the USPS can update a ZIP+4 Code as frequently as once in two months.

How often are new ZIP codes created? It is typical for 10-20 new ZIP codes to be created each year - many of which are for military uses.

The correct ZIP+4 decreases the number of times a piece of mail is handled, too. This means that misdelivery or error is significantly reduced as a result. Since ZIP+4 codes are based on delivery routes, this information can change as frequently as once every two months.

A letter without a ZIP code may not reach its intended destination. That is because of the way addresses are read by automated postal systems. Rules that are taken for granted when people send mail are actually unusually strict to increase post office efficiency. Processing machines read addresses from the bottom up.

Due to an increase in population or to the improve postal operations, the US Postal Service® will occasionally add a new ZIP Code or change ZIP Code boundaries. ZIP Code lookup on USPS.com not showing this change?

The Ghost Permit is also known as the Mail Owner Local Permit Number. Typically this can be the case if you are the mail preparer but not the mail owner. You may enter your permit number but then also add the virtual Mail Owner Local Permit Number to be populated in the Mail.