The U.S. Post Service (USPS) subdivided the 10021 zip code, effective July 1, 2007, and created two new zip codes, 10065 and 10075. 10065 runs from East 61st Street through East 68th Street; 10021 runs from East 69th Street through East 76th Street; and 10075 runs from East 77th Street through East 80th Street. The USPS advises that the division was necessary to ensure prompt delivery of mail in an area that has seen a significant population growth and a large number of new developments. As a result of this growth, the USPS ran out of "+four" numbers for the 10021 area and, accordingly, determined that it must divide the area. Unfortunately, USPS failed to ensure that all companies recognize the new zip codes and my constituents have experienced problems making purchases on the internet or buying gas using a credit card at the pump. As problems arise, I continue to alert USPS representatives and to demand accountability.
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