zip code

1 of 2

noun

variants or less commonly ZIP code

plural zip codes also ZIP codes

1

: a number that identifies a particular postal delivery area in the U.S.

2

: the geographic area identified by a zip code

zip-code

2 of 2

verb

ˈzip-ˌkōd 

zip-coded; zip-coding; zip-codes

transitive verb

: to furnish with a zip code

Examples of zip code in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The advocacy nonprofit has created a national tap water database searchable by zip code that lists PFAS and other concerning chemicals, as well as a national map that illustrates where PFAS has been detected in the US. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024

Those living in the wealthiest 1% of zip codes spend only $150 on tickets, amounting to 0.15% of their paycheck. —Chloe Berger, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024

The zip code includes Prospect and Oldham Acres. What Louisville area zip code is the least expensive to live in 2024? —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Apr. 2024

So far this year, more than 33,000 people with new notices to appear for deportation cases in all immigration courts have listed Miami-Dade County as their home, according to mailing address zip codes in court records that TRAC analyzed. —Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024

Nestled within the pastoral town of Chilmark, one of New England’s priciest ZIP codes, the sprawling contemporary compound has a whopping 11 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms split between the main house and two additional residences, including a writer’s cottage. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024

Indiana 211: Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. —Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024

According to United States Zip Codes, many zip codes are on the path of totality. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Mar. 2024

Last month, the California Public Utilities Commission announced an $11.24 million pilot program to help customers in specific zip codes who have bills more than 90 days past due and face the risk of having their power cut off. —Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2024

Verb

Socioeconomic status is one factor that can limit a child’s access to the arts, but things like race and zip-code can play a role as well. —Michelle Aslam, Dallas News, 10 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

zone improvement plan

First Known Use

Noun

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1962, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

zip code

noun

: a number that identifies each postal delivery area in the U.S.