ZIP Code 48642 — Midland, MI
48642 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Midland, Michigan, in Midland 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 48642 at a glance
| ZIP code | 48642 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Midland |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Midland FIPS 26111 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Detroit |
| Population | 34,039 |
| Coordinates | 43.699450, -84.228490 |
How ZIP+4 works in 48642
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 48642. 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 48642 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 Midland
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 48642.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 48628 | Hope, MI | 7.6 mi |
| 48611 | Auburn, MI | 8.2 mi |
| 48634 | Linwood, MI | 9.5 mi |
| 48657 | Sanford, MI | 9.6 mi |
| 48640 | Midland, MI | 9.6 mi |
| 48652 | Rhodes, MI | 10.3 mi |
| 48620 | Edenville, MI | 10.6 mi |
| 48631 | Kawkawlin, MI | 11.4 mi |
| 48623 | Freeland, MI | 13.2 mi |
| 48650 | Pinconning, MI | 14.9 mi |
| 48706 | Bay City, MI | 15.2 mi |
| 48710 | University Center, MI | 15.5 mi |
Questions about 48642
What is the ZIP+4 code for 48642?
48642 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 48642, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 48642?
48642 is assigned to Midland, Michigan, in Midland 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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