How to Write a Minnesota Address (With Examples)

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Writing a Minnesota address correctly comes down to three things: the right street format, the two-letter code MN and a ZIP code that matches the city.

The standard format

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

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

Example: Saint Paul

Ashley Nguyen 1322 Franklin Ct Saint Paul, MN 55104

Example with an apartment in Minneapolis

Maria Baker 1790 River Blvd Apt 33 Minneapolis, MN 55403

Example with a PO Box

Elizabeth Chen PO Box 8426 Saint Paul, MN 55130

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 MN with MI (Michigan) and MO (Missouri). These codes look similar and cause misrouted mail.
  • Writing the full state name or an old abbreviation instead of MN.
  • 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

Minnesota is divided into 88 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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