Military ZIP codes (APO, FPO and DPO)

Mail to service members and diplomats overseas goes through the US postal system using a military “city” (APO, FPO or DPO), a military “state” (AA, AE or AP) and a military ZIP code.

How to address military mail

Use the unit and box number (or ship name for FPO) exactly as the service member gives it. Don’t add a city or country.

Armed Forces Americas (AA)

63 AA ZIP codes, from 34000 to 34095.

Armed Forces Europe (AE)

417 AE ZIP codes, from 09000 to 09978.

Armed Forces Pacific (AP)

185 AP ZIP codes, from 96200 to 96698.

Questions

What do APO, FPO and DPO mean?

APO is Army/Air Post Office, FPO is Fleet Post Office (Navy and Marines, including ships) and DPO is Diplomatic Post Office (US embassies). They are used as the city in a military address.

What are AA, AE and AP?

They take the place of the state. AA is Armed Forces Americas (except Canada), AE is Armed Forces Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Canada, and AP is Armed Forces Pacific.

Does mail to an APO address cost more?

No. Mail to APO, FPO and DPO addresses is charged domestic US rates, though packages need a customs form.

Should I include the country?

No. Never add a city or country name to a military address. It can send the mail into a foreign postal system.