ZIP Code 35046 — Clanton, AL
35046 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Clanton, Alabama, in Chilton 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 35046 at a glance
| ZIP code | 35046 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Clanton |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Chilton FIPS 01021 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 5,160 |
| Coordinates | 32.923000, -86.541270 |
How ZIP+4 works in 35046
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 35046. 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 35046 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.
Other ZIP codes in Clanton
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 35046.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 35045 | Clanton, AL | 10.8 mi |
| 35143 | Shelby, AL | 11.4 mi |
| 35085 | Jemison, AL | 11.9 mi |
| 36091 | Verbena, AL | 12.1 mi |
| 35183 | Weogufka, AL | 12.1 mi |
| 35171 | Thorsby, AL | 12.3 mi |
| 35136 | Rockford, AL | 14.9 mi |
| 35151 | Sylacauga, AL | 16.3 mi |
| 36051 | Marbury, AL | 16.5 mi |
| 35040 | Calera, AL | 16.6 mi |
| 35051 | Columbiana, AL | 19.9 mi |
| 36750 | Maplesville, AL | 20 mi |
Questions about 35046
What is the ZIP+4 code for 35046?
35046 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 35046, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 35046?
35046 is assigned to Clanton, Alabama, in Chilton 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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