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I was wondering what it means when a zip code is like this...

Clint Eastwood
PO Box 4366
Carmel, CA 93921-4366 <----that one
USA

Why is it like that? What does it mean w/ two zip codes? Thanks

oh. don't worry about that. you don't have to write the last 4 digits of it on the envelope. i believe it's just for where the mail would be sent to the post office or something.

this might help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIP_Code

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!! That really helped. I feel kinda stupid since i didn't look it up before i asked. THANKS!

that's ok. everyone feels stupid sometimes but you weren't stupid though.

Oh yeah....one more question. Will it affect the letter being sent in any way if you leave the last 4 digits out?

Hi Rockmadman2007

The Zip code you have posted is an example of the USPS's Zip+4 zip codes.

A ZIP + 4 code uses the basic five-digit code plus an additional four digits to identify a geographic segment within the five-digit delivery area, such as a city block, a group of apartments, an individual high-volume receiver of mail or any other unit that could use an extra identifier to aid in efficient mail sorting and delivery. (Taken from ZIP code).

Rockmadman2007 wrote:Will it affect the letter being sent in any way if you leave the last 4 digits out?

You should have your requests addressed with the Zip+4 zip code wherever possible, as it helps the post office sort and narrow down the area where your request is delivered. If you don't have the extra 4 digits it's OK as your request should still arrive at its intended destination.

nowandagain [rockon]

Alright. Thats cool. You helped me good. Thank you! I sent one like that a week or two ago and i haven't got a RTS yet. So thanks.