This is a list of postal code abbreviations used by the United States Postal Service. They are used to help the postal service process mail. [1] In other contexts, such as newspaper articles, the traditional abbreviations for the states are used.
In alphabetical order by postal abbreviation (not by state):
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Federal districts
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Territories
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Freely associated states
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Armed Forces
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AA | Armed Forces Americas (except Canada) |
AE | Armed Forces Europe (covers all USARAEUR) Armed Forces Canada Armed Forces Middle East Armed Forces Africa |
AP | Armed Forces Pacific |
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Codes that are no longer used
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