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1963: ZIP Codes are introduced. ZIP Codes are five-digit numbers that enable mail to be sorted faster. Use of the code was not mandatory on any mail at first.
http://www.zip-codes.com/united_states_zip_codes_timeline.asp
Before that we had "zones," two-digit numbers that pertained to a given area:
1943: The United States Post Office Department divides cities into zones. This was a precursor to the Zoning Improvement Plan Codes, or ZIP Codes.
In some if not all areas, the zones wound up as the last two digits of the new ZIP codes.
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5-digit ZIP Codes were introduced in 1963. The ZIP+4 system was introduced in the early 1980's.
Ever since Americans became too stupid to read more than two letters.
One can find London postal codes using various resources. One can find postal codes in London, England online at websites such as LondonTown and GeoNames.
Either go to a post office or library where there are postal zip code books. Or use the web site of the US postal service. There is a number listed that is automatic that will identify zip codes. === === To search for zip codes on the internet: try using one of the "Related Links" below.
An advantage of using the postal service is the ease in which a package can be picked up from you and sent on its way. A disadvantage might be the length of time to send something in the mail.
The US and Canada began using area codes in 1947.
Regular air mail service began in 1918.
The US and Canada began using area codes in 1947.
24623Kenya has postcodes, not zip codes. Zip codes are unique to the United States. You may be able to find a Kenyan postcode at the site below.Zip Code is a copyright of the US Postal Service. It refers to the postal code system used in the United States. There is no 'Zip Code' for Kenya. The Postal Corporation of Kenya, however, does have postal codes for use within that country.Just like in your own country there are many zip codes for Kenya (depending in what city or village the person lives in.)Please also note that Kenya uses postal addresses as opposed to zip codes, so take that in mind to avoid a bit of confusion here and there.You can search for the postal code of a specific Post Office or area by using the Kenya postal system (Posta)'s website (see below in related links).
Using your national postal service is thought highly of.
April 1963 when Zip Codes replace postal zones.
Manila is assigned postal codes that range between 4001 - 4049 by the Philippine Postal Corporation. Using their zip code lookup tool provides the number for each section of this city.
In this context, PIN Code stands for Postal Index Number, which is the system of postal codes for India. PIN Codes are 6 digits, and telephone country codes are at most 3 digits, so the answer would be "none of the above."
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The US Postal service has has to cut jobs due to the decrease in customers using the mail service. The US Postal office has lost over 90,000 as of 2011 and are projected to loose more with many office consolidating.
In the US and Canada, in 1947.
Oh man. Using the postal service to send drugs brings federal time, and they only charge you if they are sure they can convict. There are too many people messing up to waste their time trying a case they can't convict you on.
Unfortunately there is no system for ZIP codes in Palestine. Zip codes are only used for the United States, all other countries use postal codes.The postal code for Bethlehem is 36007It can be found at the link listed below using Index » Israel » North » Yizre'el.
Get the codes using a scanner
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Depends on what postal service you are using. It can take 3-5 days.
The postal code is M2K 3C1.You can find postal codes for any Canadian address by going to the Canada Post website and using their Postal Code lookup.http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/fpc/personal/findByCity?execution=e3s1Nancy
Zones like Detroit 10 for example were implemented in 124 U.S. cities by the U.S. Postal Service in May 1943, about 20 years before Zoning Improvement Plan (ZIP) Codes were introduced, which was on 1 July 1963.
The best place to locate a zip code is by using the United States Postal Service (USPS) Zipcode finder on their website. It is very quick and easy, even if you only have a partial address.
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