House Passes ZIP Code Reform for 76 Communities

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation directing the Postal Service to assign unique ZIP codes to 76 communities nationwide, focusing on issues caused by shared or fragmented ZIP codes. The bills, led by Reps. Lauren Boebert and Mario Diaz-Balart, have garnered support from both parties and target towns in states including Colorado, New York, and Connecticut. Affected residents have faced misdelivered mail, incorrect tax payments, delayed emergency responses, confusion over municipal identity, and inaccurate public health data. Notable examples include Pendleton, NY, and Scotland, CT, both of which have experienced significant logistical and fiscal challenges. The new ZIP codes are anticipated to improve mail delivery, emergency services, and local revenue collection. The legislation now awaits Senate action, as similar measures in past sessions have previously stalled.