ZIP Code 82242 — Van Tassell, WY
82242 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Van Tassell, Wyoming, in Niobrara 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 82242 at a glance
| ZIP code | 82242 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Van Tassell |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Niobrara FIPS 56027 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Population | 149 |
| Coordinates | 42.676940, -104.138860 |
How ZIP+4 works in 82242
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 82242. 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 82242 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 82242.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 69346 | Harrison, NE | 16.9 mi |
| 82225 | Lusk, WY | 21.1 mi |
| 82219 | Jay Em, WY | 22.4 mi |
| 82227 | Manville, WY | 30.1 mi |
| 82240 | Torrington, WY | 30.9 mi |
| 82212 | Fort Laramie, WY | 34.6 mi |
| 82215 | Hartville, WY | 35 mi |
| 82222 | Lance Creek, WY | 42.4 mi |
Questions about 82242
What is the ZIP+4 code for 82242?
82242 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 82242, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 82242?
82242 is assigned to Van Tassell, Wyoming, in Niobrara 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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