A USPS delivery point code is a unique two-digit number (00-99) combined with the ZIP+4 code to create an 11-digit number that identifies a specific delivery location. It represents the most granular level of address identification within USPS systems.
The delivery point code distinguishes individual mailboxes, apartments, or businesses within the same ZIP+4 area. Combined with the ZIP+4, it enables highly precise mail sorting.
Delivery point codes are primarily used internally by USPS and mailing software. They are not typically displayed to end users but play a critical role in bulk mailing and automation.
Accurate delivery point codes improve delivery speed and reduce misrouting. They are generated based on validated address components, including secondary unit information.
Access to delivery point codes depends on address accuracy and completeness. Reliable address validation and standardized input are required to assign them correctly.