How to Write a Alabama Address (With Examples)

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A correctly written Alabama address helps mail and packages arrive on time, and it keeps your databases clean. This guide covers the format with real city and ZIP examples.

The standard format

RECIPIENT NAME STREET NUMBER AND NAME, UNIT CITY, AL ZIP CODE

The state is always written as AL, two capital letters with no periods. USPS prefers the city, state and ZIP on the same final line.

Example: Montgomery

Sarah Anderson 6070 Lincoln Rd Montgomery, AL 36119

Example with an apartment in Birmingham

Nancy Moore 3137 Hill Dr Apt 18B Birmingham, AL 35242

Example with a PO Box

Anthony Clark PO Box 739 Montgomery, AL 36104

PO Boxes often have their own ZIP code, separate from street addresses in the same town. Check the ZIP with the post office that holds the box.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing up AL with AK (Alaska) and AR (Arkansas). These codes look similar and cause misrouted mail.
  • Writing the full state name or an old abbreviation instead of AL.
  • Putting the apartment number on a line below the street address.
  • Using a ZIP code from a neighboring city. One city can have many codes, but each street belongs to a specific one.

Counties and local details

Alabama is divided into 68 counties. The county does not appear in a mailing address, but it matters for sales tax, elections and some shipping rules, so many business systems store it separately.

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