ZIP Code 46786 — South Milford, IN
46786 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving South Milford, Indiana, in LaGrange 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 46786 at a glance
| ZIP code | 46786 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | South Milford |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | LaGrange FIPS 18087 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Population | 35 |
| Coordinates | 41.531560, -85.272690 |
How ZIP+4 works in 46786
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 46786. 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 46786 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 46786.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 46795 | Wolcottville, IN | 3.7 mi |
| 46789 | Stroh, IN | 5.3 mi |
| 46755 | Kendallville, IN | 5.5 mi |
| 46784 | Rome City, IN | 6.4 mi |
| 46747 | Hudson, IN | 6.5 mi |
| 46730 | Corunna, IN | 8.1 mi |
| 46761 | Lagrange, IN | 8.8 mi |
| 46794 | Wawaka, IN | 10.6 mi |
| 46705 | Ashley, IN | 11 mi |
| 46771 | Mongo, IN | 11.2 mi |
| 46710 | Avilla, IN | 12.5 mi |
| 46779 | Pleasant Lake, IN | 12.8 mi |
Questions about 46786
What is the ZIP+4 code for 46786?
46786 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 46786, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 46786?
46786 is assigned to South Milford, Indiana, in LaGrange 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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