Mexico Address Format
Mexican addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, street name + exterior number (and interior number with 'Int.'), then the colonia (neighborhood) and municipality (alcaldía/municipio). The 5-digit código postal precedes the city and state on the last line.
Standard format
Código postal rules
| Field name | Código postal |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 06600 |
| Pattern | ^\d{5}$ |
| Rule | 5 digits. The first 2 digits identify the state or postal zone (00-16 for Mexico City). |
Fields used in Mexico
| State / region | Yes — "State (Estado)" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "Street address (Calle y número)" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "Apartado Postal" locally |
FAQ
What is the Código postal format in Mexico?
The format is NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 06600. 5 digits. The first 2 digits identify the state or postal zone (00-16 for Mexico City).
How do you write an address in Mexico?
Mexico addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Mexican addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, street name + exterior number (and interior number with 'Int.'), then the colonia (neighborhood) and municipality (alcaldía/municipio). The 5-digit código postal precedes the city and state on the last line.
Does Mexico use postal codes?
Yes. Mexico uses the Código postal in the format NNNNN (example: 06600). 5 digits. The first 2 digits identify the state or postal zone (00-16 for Mexico City).
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Sources
- https://www.correosdemexico.gob.mx
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf