How to Write a New Hampshire Address (With Examples)

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Here is how to write a mailing address in New Hampshire, with examples from Concord and Manchester and the most common mistakes to avoid.

The standard format

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

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

Example: Concord

Sofia Martinez 8870 Orchard Ct Concord, NH 03301

Example with an apartment in Manchester

James Lewis 9630 Sycamore Pl Apt 33 Manchester, NH 03104

Example with a PO Box

Linda Hill PO Box 4746 Concord, NH 03301

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

  • Writing the full state name or an old abbreviation instead of NH.
  • Dropping the leading zero from the ZIP code in spreadsheets.
  • 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

New Hampshire is divided into 10 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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