ZIP Code 47272 — Saint Paul, IN
47272 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Saint Paul, Indiana, in Decatur 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 47272 at a glance
| ZIP code | 47272 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Saint Paul |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Decatur FIPS 18031 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Population | 1,844 |
| Coordinates | 39.415190, -85.619420 |
How ZIP+4 works in 47272
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 47272. 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 47272 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 47272.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 46182 | Waldron, IN | 4.2 mi |
| 47234 | Flat Rock, IN | 8.4 mi |
| 46156 | Milroy, IN | 8.8 mi |
| 46150 | Manilla, IN | 9.1 mi |
| 47240 | Greensburg, IN | 9.7 mi |
| 46176 | Shelbyville, IN | 11.2 mi |
| 47246 | Hope, IN | 11.2 mi |
| 46146 | Homer, IN | 11.7 mi |
| 47244 | Hartsville, IN | 14.3 mi |
| 47225 | Clarksburg, IN | 14.7 mi |
| 47226 | Clifford, IN | 16.1 mi |
| 46173 | Rushville, IN | 16.5 mi |
Questions about 47272
What is the ZIP+4 code for 47272?
47272 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 47272, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 47272?
47272 is assigned to Saint Paul, Indiana, in Decatur 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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