ZIP Code 47024 — Laurel, IN
47024 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Laurel, Indiana, in Franklin 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 47024 at a glance
| ZIP code | 47024 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Laurel |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Franklin FIPS 18047 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Population | 2,901 |
| Coordinates | 39.476110, -85.197240 |
How ZIP+4 works in 47024
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 47024. 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 47024 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 47024.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 47030 | Metamora, IN | 4.8 mi |
| 47036 | Oldenburg, IN | 6.6 mi |
| 47225 | Clarksburg, IN | 8.3 mi |
| 46133 | Glenwood, IN | 9.6 mi |
| 47331 | Connersville, IN | 10.8 mi |
| 47012 | Brookville, IN | 12.3 mi |
| 47006 | Batesville, IN | 12.8 mi |
| 47263 | New Point, IN | 13.5 mi |
| 47033 | Morris, IN | 13.5 mi |
| 46173 | Rushville, IN | 15 mi |
| 46156 | Milroy, IN | 15.1 mi |
| 47016 | Cedar Grove, IN | 17.6 mi |
Questions about 47024
What is the ZIP+4 code for 47024?
47024 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 47024, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 47024?
47024 is assigned to Laurel, Indiana, in Franklin 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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