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Why ZIP codes have 5 numbers - and what they each mean

Uma Sharma,Lamar SalterAug 30, 2017, 22:50 IST

You probably know your ZIP code by heart but do you know what it stands for? It turns out that the five or so digits point to some pretty specific information about you and where you live in the US.

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