US Address Format Explained
A correctly formatted US address follows a standardized structure used nationwide for mail delivery, form validation, and database storage.
Standard US Address Layout
Street Address
City, State Code ZIP Code
United States
Example of a Properly Formatted US Address
7007 Main Street
Clinton, DE 80209
United States
Common Address Formatting Mistakes
- Missing state abbreviation
- Invalid ZIP code length
- Incorrect order of city and state
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