How to Write a Arizona Address (With Examples)

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A correctly written Arizona 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, AZ ZIP CODE

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

Example: Phoenix

Kevin Garcia 398 Chestnut Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85054

Example with an apartment in Phoenix

David Kim 336 Laurel Way Apt 26 Phoenix, AZ 85065

Example with a PO Box

Patricia Moore PO Box 761 Phoenix, AZ 85029

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 AZ with AR (Arkansas). These codes look similar and cause misrouted mail.
  • Writing the full state name or an old abbreviation instead of AZ.
  • 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

Arizona is divided into 15 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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