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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.
ZIP Code vs Postal Code. â¢ Postal code is a system of assigning different codes to geographical locations to make sorting of mail easier. In different countries, different postal codes are used. â¢ ZIP code is a system of postal code used in the US and Philippines. â¢ Postal code is known as PIN code in India.