Are ZIP codes unique across countries?

For high volume business mailers using automated mailing machines, the USPS has promulgated the Intelligent Mail barcode standard, which is a barcode containing the ZIP+4 code plus a two digit delivery point. This 11-digit number is theoretically a unique identifier for every address in the country.

Can two countries have the same postcode?

Yes, a zip code can provide delivery to multiple counties, but zip codes can also overlap and some are used to represent delivery networks that literally span the globe (such as the zipcode for mail to the Navy.) Zip codes do not map well to geographic boundaries.

Do all countries use postcodes?

What’s more, over sixty-five countries in the world have no postal code system at all, and only 12 countries support a postcode to the delivery point level.

Does the US have a zip code?

US ZIP codes are a type of postal code used within the United States to help the United States Postal Service (USPS) route mail more efficiently. The basic 5-digit format was first introduced in 1963 and later extended to add an additional 4 digits after a dash to form a ZIP+4 code.

Can a zip code have two cities?

When looking at postal codes around the world, there are cases where two different cities are served by the same postal code. For example, the zip code 94608 in California is used for both Emeryville and parts of Oakland. One postal code, two cities.

Which country does not use ZIP code?

Aruba, Bahamas, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga and many others have no ZIP codes. Very little island countries never needed ZIP codes. Some little countries use postal codes from country around, for example San Marino and Vatican city use Italy postal code system.

What is a zip code of Egypt?

List of postal codes in Egypt

What is the zip code for California?

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