ZIP Code 12023 — Berne, NY
12023 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Berne, New York, in Albany County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 12023 at a glance
| ZIP code | 12023 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Berne |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany FIPS 36001 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 42.606560, -74.165730 |
How ZIP+4 works in 12023
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 12023. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 12023 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 12023.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 12059 | East Berne, NY | 5.5 mi |
| 12147 | Rensselaerville, NY | 6.5 mi |
| 12157 | Schoharie, NY | 8 mi |
| 12122 | Middleburgh, NY | 8.6 mi |
| 12193 | Westerlo, NY | 8.8 mi |
| 12009 | Altamont, NY | 9.2 mi |
| 12186 | Voorheesville, NY | 9.8 mi |
| 12053 | Delanson, NY | 10.2 mi |
| 12120 | Medusa, NY | 10.3 mi |
| 12041 | Clarksville, NY | 10.5 mi |
| 12469 | Preston Hollow, NY | 11.8 mi |
| 12056 | Duanesburg, NY | 11.8 mi |
Questions about 12023
What is the ZIP+4 code for 12023?
12023 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 12023, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 12023?
12023 is assigned to Berne, New York, in Albany County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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