Physical mailing address
A physical mailing address is a specific location where mail and packages can be delivered to a person or organization. It typically includes the following components:
- Street address or post office box (PO box) number
- City
- State or province (if applicable)
- ZIP code or postal code (if applicable)
- Country (if the address is outside of the United States)
Here is an example of a physical mailing address:
John Doe 123 Main Street Anytown, CA 12345 USA
Or:
Jane Smith PO Box 456 Anytown, AB T1A 2B2 Canada
In the United States, a physical mailing address typically includes the following:
- Street address or PO box number
- City
- State (abbreviated, e.g. CA for California)
- ZIP code (a 5-digit code, e.g. 12345)
- Country (not usually included, as the United States is implied)
In other countries, the format may vary. For example:
- In Canada, the province is often included, and the postal code is a 6-character code (e.g. T1A 2B2).
- In the United Kingdom, the postcode is a 7-character code (e.g. SW1A 1AA).
- In Australia, the postcode is a 4-digit code (e.g. 2000).
It's important to note that a physical mailing address may not always be the same as a business's official address or a person's residential address. For example, a company may have a separate address for its headquarters, a warehouse, or a retail location.