2007-10-21 20:10:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
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2007-10-21 20:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by bajaricky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A zip code makes in easier for the post office to sort and to find a particular address.
All that is a five digit number that divides the country into much smaller pieces for the above reason.
2007-10-21 23:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A digit numerical sequence that identifies a specific location, usually a city, a portion of a city or town, or even a larger area. It is used to improve the efficiency of sorting and delivery of mail, packages, cargo etc.
2007-10-21 20:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by Just wonderin' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some countries it is called the postal code.
2007-10-21 20:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋