NIMS standardized the physical dimensions for envelopes and shape limitations for packages, which made mechanization possible. This plan expanded the two-digit city coding system into a five-digit system that included three digits for the general geographical area followed by the two-digit city district code. When addressing mail, you would now place the ZIP code at the end of the address, after the state. Learning from the hardships of the telephone companies, which met widespread hesitancy when introducing area codes, Day launched a public pre introduction campaign.
The cartoon character Mr. ZIP worked, increasing acceptance of the idea to 90 percent and public use to 83 percent by This nine-digit system added four numbers to everyone's ZIP code, identifying the side of the street for an address or, in the case of some very large buildings, the part of the building where the addressee is located.
This allows more detailed sorting, so postal carriers can get your mail to you more quickly. The last two numbers denote a delivery segment, which might be one floor of an office building, one side of a street between intersecting streets, specific departments in a firm, or a group of post office boxes.
The United States Postal Service emphasizes the importance of addressing your mail correctly in order to assure timely delivery. Using zip code maps can also help and may save you a dime on the call. Locate a Post Office anywhere in the United States. Enter a ZIP Code to see all information regarding it.
Enter in a city and state to find the ZIP Code s for that location. Lookup the details of any North American Area Code. Thank you for Sue and Barbara for sending me that interesting additional information! Image courtesy of Shutterstock. Her popular LinkedIn Learning courses help people write better to communicate better. Jump to Navigation. By Mignon Fogarty Grammar Girl. May 28, We are currently experiencing playback issues on Safari.
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