House Approves 76 New ZIP Codes Nationwide

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation to authorize the creation of 76 new ZIP codes nationwide, aiming to address longstanding issues faced by smaller communities such as slower mail delivery, misdirected tax revenues, and delayed emergency response times. Key bills led by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Lauren Boebert have garnered broad support, with co-sponsors from affected districts emphasizing benefits like improved emergency services and accurate business permits. Communities such as Scotland, Connecticut, and Fairlawn, Virginia, which experience problems including multiple ZIP codes causing mail misdelivery, difficulties in accessing government services, and misallocation of taxes, are set to receive unique ZIP codes under these measures. Previous efforts to resolve ZIP code fragmentation, including a bicameral bill for Scotland, passed the House but stalled in the Senate, where similar legislation awaits further consideration. Lawmakers argue that unique ZIP codes will help ensure proper delivery of critical documents, improve public safety, and allow communities to retain more local tax revenue. Despite Senate inaction so far, the House actions mark significant progress toward modernizing the ZIP code system originally established in the 1960s.