How to Write a Kentucky Address (With Examples)

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Here is how to write a mailing address in Kentucky, with examples from Frankfort and Louisville and the most common mistakes to avoid.

The standard format

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

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

Example: Frankfort

Richard Martin 7385 Center St Frankfort, KY 40601

Example with an apartment in Louisville

Matthew King 2062 Magnolia Pl Apt 33 Louisville, KY 40216

Example with a PO Box

James Martin PO Box 6955 Frankfort, KY 40601

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 KY.
  • 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

Kentucky is divided into 121 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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