ZIP Code 36317 — Clopton, AL
36317 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Clopton, Alabama, in Henry 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 36317 at a glance
| ZIP code | 36317 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Clopton |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Henry FIPS 01067 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 1,040 |
| Coordinates | 31.635320, -85.387480 |
How ZIP+4 works in 36317
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 36317. 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 36317 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 36317.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 36374 | Skipperville, AL | 7.4 mi |
| 36017 | Clio, AL | 10.3 mi |
| 36310 | Abbeville, AL | 10.5 mi |
| 36353 | Newville, AL | 10.7 mi |
| 36016 | Clayton, AL | 14.7 mi |
| 36048 | Louisville, AL | 16 mi |
| 36311 | Ariton, AL | 17.6 mi |
| 36360 | Ozark, AL | 17.8 mi |
| 36373 | Shorterville, AL | 18.4 mi |
| 36345 | Headland, AL | 18.6 mi |
| 36350 | Midland City, AL | 21.1 mi |
| 39851 | Fort Gaines, GA | 22.7 mi |
Questions about 36317
What is the ZIP+4 code for 36317?
36317 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 36317, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 36317?
36317 is assigned to Clopton, Alabama, in Henry 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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