How to Write a Georgia Address (With Examples)

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A correctly written Georgia 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, GA ZIP CODE

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

Example: Atlanta

Wei Hernandez 5695 Birch Ln Atlanta, GA 30329

Example with an apartment in Atlanta

Matthew Walker 1290 Forest St Apt 31A Atlanta, GA 30304

Example with a PO Box

Michael Wright PO Box 1777 Atlanta, GA 30317

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

Georgia is divided into 161 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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