die Postleitzahl, -en

"Postleitzahl" is a compound noun in German comprised of "Post," referring to mail or post office, and "Leitzahl," which translates to "routing number" or "code number." The "Postleitzahl" is the postal code or ZIP code used to designate specific geographic regions for sorting and delivering mail. Words with similar meaning include "ZIP-Code" (the term commonly used in the United States), and "postcode" (used in the UK and other countries). These terms accomplish the same function as a "Postleitzahl," which is to streamline the postal service's operations by categorizing areas for efficient mail distribution.