ZIP Code 36442 — Florala, AL
36442 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Florala, 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 36442 at a glance
| ZIP code | 36442 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Florala |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Covington FIPS 01039 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 3,560 |
| Coordinates | 31.073120, -86.363550 |
How ZIP+4 works in 36442
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 36442. 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 36442 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 36442.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 36455 | Lockhart, AL | 4.3 mi |
| 32567 | Laurel Hill, FL | 11.2 mi |
| 36420 | Andalusia, AL | 14.6 mi |
| 36453 | Kinston, AL | 15.4 mi |
| 36467 | Opp, AL | 15.6 mi |
| 36477 | Samson, AL | 18.3 mi |
| 32433 | Defuniak Springs, FL | 18.3 mi |
| 36483 | Wing, AL | 19.1 mi |
| 36421 | Andalusia, AL | 19.6 mi |
| 32539 | Crestview, FL | 21 mi |
| 36476 | River Falls, AL | 22.2 mi |
| 32531 | Baker, FL | 23.5 mi |
Questions about 36442
What is the ZIP+4 code for 36442?
36442 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 36442, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 36442?
36442 is assigned to Florala, 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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