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United States Address Format

How to write an address in United States: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a United States address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1123 Example Street
  2. 2Apt 4B
  3. 3Springfield, IL 62704
  4. 4United States

Postal code: ZIP code

Correct example

123 Example Street
Apt 4B
Springfield, IL 62704
United States

US addresses put the city, state abbreviation, and ZIP code on one line. Use two-letter state codes.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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