Field 42RequiredConsumer Information

    Metro 2 Field 42: ZIP Code

    The consumer's ZIP code. A five-digit ZIP is left-justified and blank-filled; a nine-digit ZIP+4 fills all nine positions.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:42
    Position:375-383
    Length:9 characters
    Type:alphanumeric
    Record:Base Segment
    Required:Yes

    Validation Rules

    • 5 or 9 numeric digits, left-justified
    • No hyphen between ZIP and +4

    Examples

    78701787014321

    Common Errors

    • Including a hyphen in ZIP+4
    • Right-justifying a 5-digit ZIP

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Drop the hyphen — store 9 contiguous digits for ZIP+4

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    Other Consumer Information

    7Social Security Number8Date of Birth5Surname6First Name37Country Code38First Line of Address

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    ZIP Code - Metro 2 Field 42