What are the Fun Facts about ZIP Codes You Didn’t Know?
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ZIP codes are much more than just numbers on your mail. However, these codes are the fascinating part of how you organize and navigate the world. These five-digit codes (and sometimes more) have quirky stories and surprising details. So they are more interesting than you might think. Please take a look at some fun facts about ZIP codes that you probably are unaware of: ZIP Stands for Something Catchy Have you ever wondered what “does ZIP” stand for? It’s a short term Zone Improvement Plan and was introduced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 1963 to manage mail delivery. This name was chosen to sound snappy and modern and suggests speed and efficiency. However, the USPS even created a cartoon character named Mr. ZIP to improve the system, which completes with a jaunty hat and a big smile! The Smallest ZIP Code is in the U.S. The smallest ZIP code by population is 89402, covers Crystal Bay, Nevada. This small area is situated along Lake Tahoe and has fewer than 500 ...