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The main difference between zip code and postal code is that zip code is used as a code in United States while postal code is used in rest of the world. ZIP Code. ZIP code is postal code system that is being used by U.S. Postal Service (USPS) since 1963.
  A post code is a number that refers to the area an address finds itself in it makes mail sorting easier as wel as puting an end to mail being misdirect to similarly pelt â¦ addresses in different places.     In the UK a post code is the same as a USA Zip Code.  If you are posting a letter to the UK the post code will help it get to the correct place (each street or area will have a post code allocated). zip code and a postal code are one and the same thing. zip codes are used in the United States. the rest of teh world uses the term Postal Code.