ZIP Code 42265 — Olmstead, KY
42265 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Olmstead, Kentucky, in Logan 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 42265 at a glance
| ZIP code | 42265 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Olmstead |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Logan FIPS 21141 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 641 |
| Coordinates | 36.739000, -87.001410 |
How ZIP+4 works in 42265
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 42265. 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 42265 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 42265.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 42204 | Allensville, KY | 5.3 mi |
| 42202 | Adairville, KY | 8.6 mi |
| 42234 | Guthrie, KY | 9.9 mi |
| 42276 | Russellville, KY | 10.9 mi |
| 37010 | Adams, TN | 13.2 mi |
| 37032 | Cedar Hill, TN | 14.8 mi |
| 42286 | Trenton, KY | 14.9 mi |
| 42220 | Elkton, KY | 15.1 mi |
| 42280 | Sharon Grove, KY | 15.6 mi |
| 37172 | Springfield, TN | 16 mi |
| 42206 | Auburn, KY | 18.3 mi |
| 37141 | Orlinda, TN | 18.8 mi |
Questions about 42265
What is the ZIP+4 code for 42265?
42265 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 42265, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 42265?
42265 is assigned to Olmstead, Kentucky, in Logan 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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