Some Livingstonians have a new ZIP code

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Some Livingston-area addresses previously using 77351 as their Zone Improvement Plan (ZIP) code transitioned to a new ZIP code of 77352 on July 1. This change may impact your mailing address, so it’s important to update your information with any businesses or organizations that rely on your address.

“The U.S. Postal Service plays an important role in the community and always strives to provide excellent service. As information, ZIP codes and their coinciding delivery service areas are created for the purpose of enhancing the efficiency of the processing and delivery of mail. ZIP code assignments in new growth areas depend on mail volume, delivery area size, geographic location, and the postal service’s ability to maintain optimal service without any disruptions to mail service,” Kanickewa “ Nikki” Johnson, Strategic Communications Specialist for South Carolina/Texas 2 Districts of U.S. Postal Service Southern Area Corporate Communications, said.

“In this instance, effective July 1, some customers living or working in the existing ZIP code 77351 were assigned a new ZIP Code of 77352. We encourage our postal customers to start using this new ZIP code right away and to share the updated information with people and businesses with whom they correspond,” Johnson said.

“Local management at the Livingston Post Office will continue to work with residents during this transition for a one-year period to ensure every effort is being made to provide efficient and accurate delivery of their mail. We appreciate the patience and understanding of these valued customers during this transition,” Johnson said.

If your specific address is affected by a ZIP code change, the USPS will typically notify you directly by mail. You may verify your exact current ZIP code by entering your street address into the USPS ZIP Code Lookup tool at https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm.

While USPS operations will route mail, you should update your mailing address with your financial institutions, utility providers, insurance companies, and the Department of Motor Vehicles, much like when you move.

When a new ZIP code is introduced, the USPS usually continues to deliver mail sent with the old ZIP code for a period of up to one year to allow for a smooth transition.

For broader postal routing updates or large-scale data queries, consult the USPS Postal Bulletin Changes page or contact your local post office. If you need help checking a new, old, or specific ZIP+4 extension for a location, you can utilize the USPS ZIP code lookup directly at

https://postalpro.usps.com/postal-bulletin-changes.