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ZIP Code Details for Ballston Spa

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Postal Information

ZIP Code 12020
Type Standard
Primary City Ballston Spa
State NY
County Saratoga County
Acceptable Cities Malta
Unacceptable Ballston Center, East Line, Factory Village, Harmony Corners, Malta Ridge, Maltaville, Milton Center, Pioneer, Riley Cove, West Milton
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 518, 838
Latitude 43° N
Longitude -73,85° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

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About U.S. ZIP Codes

ZIP codes are a United States Postal Service system introduced in 1963 to make mail routing more accurate and efficient. The standard format uses five digits, while ZIP+4 adds four more digits for a more precise delivery segment.

ZIP codes cover the United States, its territories, military mail routes, and other USPS delivery points. This directory organizes that data for practical lookup by ZIP code, city, county, and state.