On July 1, 1963, the U.S. Post Office Department introduced the ZIP code program to get a handle on the heaping surplus of mail. Today, those five digits represent much more for American society. Back ...

Most Americans know their ZIP code by heart. They type it into online forms, scribble it on envelopes and memorize it as part of their address. But not everyone knows the original meaning of the term.

Most people check school ratings and commute times when sizing up a neighborhood. Fewer think to look at the actual physical ...

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Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Many communities currently have outdated zip codes that may cause issues, such as slower mail delivery or delayed ...