ZIP Code 36503 — Atmore, AL
36503 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Atmore, Alabama, in Escambia 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 36503 at a glance
| ZIP code | 36503 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Atmore |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Escambia FIPS 01053 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 1,002 |
| Coordinates | 31.156740, -87.465400 |
How ZIP+4 works in 36503
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 36503. 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 36503 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 Atmore
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 36503.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 36502 | Atmore, AL | 1.8 mi |
| 36543 | Huxford, AL | 4.5 mi |
| 36562 | Perdido, AL | 14.3 mi |
| 36441 | Flomaton, AL | 14.6 mi |
| 36480 | Uriah, AL | 14.7 mi |
| 32535 | Century, FL | 15 mi |
| 36550 | Little River, AL | 17.7 mi |
| 36473 | Range, AL | 18.4 mi |
| 36579 | Stockton, AL | 19.2 mi |
| 36439 | Excel, AL | 19.7 mi |
| 32568 | Mcdavid, FL | 19.7 mi |
| 36445 | Frisco City, AL | 19.8 mi |
Questions about 36503
What is the ZIP+4 code for 36503?
36503 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 36503, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 36503?
36503 is assigned to Atmore, Alabama, in Escambia 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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