How to Write a Kansas Address (With Examples)

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Here is how to write a mailing address in Kansas, with examples from Topeka and Wichita and the most common mistakes to avoid.

The standard format

RECIPIENT NAME STREET NUMBER AND NAME, UNIT CITY, KS ZIP CODE

The state is always written as KS, two capital letters with no periods. USPS prefers the city, state and ZIP on the same final line.

Example: Topeka

Emily Jones 513 Walnut Ave Topeka, KS 66611

Example with an apartment in Wichita

Anthony Clark 3090 River Way Apt 39A Wichita, KS 67203

Example with a PO Box

Joseph Rivera PO Box 9693 Topeka, KS 66616

PO Boxes often have their own ZIP code, separate from street addresses in the same town. Check the ZIP with the post office that holds the box.

Common mistakes

  • Writing the full state name or an old abbreviation instead of KS.
  • Putting the apartment number on a line below the street address.
  • Using a ZIP code from a neighboring city. One city can have many codes, but each street belongs to a specific one.

Counties and local details

Kansas is divided into 105 counties. The county does not appear in a mailing address, but it matters for sales tax, elections and some shipping rules, so many business systems store it separately.

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