Zip Code
/ˈzɪp ˌkoʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) A numerical code assigned by postal authorities to geographic areas to facilitate mail sorting and delivery, often used as evidence of residency in legal contexts.
The defendant provided a zip code to establish her residence for jurisdiction purposes.
Commentary
Zip codes can serve as legal evidence of location but are not definitive proof of residency due to overlapping or shared codes.