ZIP Code 23156 — Shacklefords, VA
23156 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Shacklefords, Virginia, in King and Queen 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 23156 at a glance
| ZIP code | 23156 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Shacklefords |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | King and Queen FIPS 51097 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Population | 1,158 |
| Coordinates | 37.524400, -76.711060 |
How ZIP+4 works in 23156
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 23156. 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 23156 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 23156.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 23110 | Mattaponi, VA | 5.1 mi |
| 23149 | Saluda, VA | 6 mi |
| 23011 | Barhamsville, VA | 6.2 mi |
| 23108 | Mascot, VA | 9.1 mi |
| 23032 | Church View, VA | 9.2 mi |
| 23091 | Little Plymouth, VA | 9.8 mi |
| 23175 | Urbanna, VA | 10.1 mi |
| 23061 | Gloucester, VA | 10.8 mi |
| 23181 | West Point, VA | 11 mi |
| 23168 | Toano, VA | 11.2 mi |
| 23089 | Lanexa, VA | 11.5 mi |
| 23092 | Locust Hill, VA | 12.1 mi |
Questions about 23156
What is the ZIP+4 code for 23156?
23156 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 23156, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 23156?
23156 is assigned to Shacklefords, Virginia, in King and Queen 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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