How to Write a Nebraska Address (With Examples)

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A correctly written Nebraska 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, NE ZIP CODE

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

Example: Lincoln

Liam Taylor 6397 Maple Ln Lincoln, NE 68505

Example with an apartment in Omaha

Maria Lee 9554 Madison Way Apt 19 Omaha, NE 68164

Example with a PO Box

Luis Patel PO Box 2600 Lincoln, NE 68505

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 NE with NV (Nevada) and NH (New Hampshire). These codes look similar and cause misrouted mail.
  • Writing the full state name or an old abbreviation instead of NE.
  • 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

Nebraska is divided into 94 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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