ZIP Code 52571 — Moravia, IA
52571 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Moravia, Iowa, in Appanoose 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 52571 at a glance
| ZIP code | 52571 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Moravia |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Appanoose FIPS 19007 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 1,660 |
| Coordinates | 40.877390, -92.831140 |
How ZIP+4 works in 52571
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 52571. 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 52571 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 52571.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 52593 | Udell, IA | 8.6 mi |
| 52574 | Mystic, IA | 8.7 mi |
| 52594 | Unionville, IA | 9.9 mi |
| 52531 | Albia, IA | 10.3 mi |
| 52544 | Centerville, IA | 11.7 mi |
| 52536 | Blakesburg, IA | 12.3 mi |
| 52581 | Plano, IA | 13.1 mi |
| 52569 | Melrose, IA | 13.4 mi |
| 52572 | Moulton, IA | 15.6 mi |
| 52552 | Drakesville, IA | 15.6 mi |
| 52555 | Exline, IA | 16.5 mi |
| 52583 | Promise City, IA | 17.7 mi |
Questions about 52571
What is the ZIP+4 code for 52571?
52571 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 52571, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 52571?
52571 is assigned to Moravia, Iowa, in Appanoose 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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