How to Find Your ZIP Code on Google Maps

How to Find Your ZIP or Post Code Using Google Maps

Google Maps can show you the ZIP Code (or Post Code) of your house, workplace, or any other location.

Depending on your country, a ZIP or postal code consists of either only numbers or a combination of letters and numbers.

Follow these steps to find your ZIP Code in Google Maps quickly:

Method #1: Find your ZIP Code using the Google Maps app

  1. Launch the Google Maps app on your phone.

    Google Maps app
    Launch Google Maps.

  2. Navigate to where you want to find its ZIP code on the map. You can also search for a particular address or use the search bar.If it’s the location you’re currently in, you don’t need to do anything.
  3. Long press (tap and hold) on a specific area (for example, your current location) to drop a pin in that location. A red pin will be dropped, and an Info box will appear at the bottom of your screen.You can also select any landmark (for example, a restaurant, mall, hospital, or school) to bring up the info box.
    Red pin on screen
    Drop a red pin on the location.

    The info box displays the address and ZIP code in the Overview tab. If the info box doesn’t contain the ZIP code, you can swipe up on it to reveal more information.

    Info box containing zip or postal code
    Info box containing your ZIP or Postal Code.

Method #2: Find your ZIP Code using Google Maps on your browser

  1. Go to Google Maps on your browser.

    Google Maps Website
    Go to Google Maps on your browser.

  2. Navigate to your location on the Map, or search for an exact address in the search bar.
  3. Click on a location to drop a pin there. An info panel will open on the left side of the screen.
    Red pin
    Drop a pin on a specific location.

    The info box displays the address of that specific location, including its ZIP code. Sometimes, you might need to scroll down to view the address.

    The zip or postal code
    The address of your location is displayed in the left panel.

Searching for a ZIP code in Google Maps

Google Maps will show you the geography of a specific ZIP code if you search for it on the app or website. This is useful if you want to double-check the postal code of a particular area.

On the Google Maps app

Enter the ZIP code in the search bar at the top of the screen and tap on search. Google Maps automatically outlines your ZIP code region in red.

Zip code on Google Maps
Search for the ZIP code on the app.

On a browser

Enter the ZIP code in the search bar at the top of the screen, then press Enter. Google Maps automatically outlines your zip code region in red.

Zip code on Google Maps
Enter the ZIP code in the search bar.

Phoebe is an HR assistant in her day job, but is also a web blogger that loves writing guides and sharing her experiences. When she is not out with her friends, she enjoys traveling or binge-watching Netflix. She graduated with a BA in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Utah, and is a chief editor at TechObservatory.

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