How to Write a Texas Address (With Examples)

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A correctly written Texas 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, TX ZIP CODE

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

Example: Austin

Jamal Jones 7902 River Dr Austin, TX 78702

Example with an apartment in Houston

Susan Reed 1352 Orchard Pl Apt 38 Houston, TX 77095

Example with a PO Box

Emily Davis PO Box 8408 Austin, TX 78703

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 TX.
  • 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

Texas is divided into 256 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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