ZIP Code 36038 — Gantt, AL
36038 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Gantt, Alabama, in Covington 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 36038 at a glance
| ZIP code | 36038 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Gantt |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Covington FIPS 01039 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 52 |
| Coordinates | 31.407880, -86.486900 |
How ZIP+4 works in 36038
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 36038. 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 36038 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 36038.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 36476 | River Falls, AL | 5.1 mi |
| 36421 | Andalusia, AL | 5.7 mi |
| 36474 | Red Level, AL | 8 mi |
| 36028 | Dozier, AL | 8.4 mi |
| 36009 | Brantley, AL | 16.2 mi |
| 36467 | Opp, AL | 16.2 mi |
| 36420 | Andalusia, AL | 16.5 mi |
| 36071 | Rutledge, AL | 21.2 mi |
| 36456 | Mckenzie, AL | 22.9 mi |
| 36442 | Florala, AL | 24.2 mi |
| 36323 | Elba, AL | 24.5 mi |
| 36033 | Georgiana, AL | 24.6 mi |
Questions about 36038
What is the ZIP+4 code for 36038?
36038 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 36038, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 36038?
36038 is assigned to Gantt, Alabama, in Covington 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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