ZIP Code 36701 — Selma, AL
36701 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Selma, Alabama, in Dallas 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 36701 at a glance
| ZIP code | 36701 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Selma |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Dallas FIPS 01047 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 22,183 |
| Coordinates | 32.496720, -87.056800 |
How ZIP+4 works in 36701
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 36701. 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 36701 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 Selma
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 36701.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 36703 | Selma, AL | 9.5 mi |
| 36749 | Jones, AL | 12.4 mi |
| 36758 | Plantersville, AL | 13.9 mi |
| 36759 | Marion Junction, AL | 14.2 mi |
| 36790 | Stanton, AL | 18.1 mi |
| 36767 | Orrville, AL | 19.2 mi |
| 36756 | Marion, AL | 19.5 mi |
| 36003 | Autaugaville, AL | 19.6 mi |
| 36785 | Tyler, AL | 20.3 mi |
| 36775 | Sardis, AL | 21.3 mi |
| 36006 | Billingsley, AL | 21.6 mi |
| 36793 | Lawley, AL | 23.1 mi |
Questions about 36701
What is the ZIP+4 code for 36701?
36701 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 36701, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 36701?
36701 is assigned to Selma, Alabama, in Dallas 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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