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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Alleged thief said, 'Drive it like you stole it,' then crashed ... Medford council OKs limited outdoor marijuana growing ... Transportation package dies in Legislature ... Alleged thief said, 'Drive it like you stole it,' then crashed ... Medford council OKs limited outdoor marijuana growing ... Transportation package dies in Legislature ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: ZIP code determines address for Postal Service Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 19, 2014 at 12:01 AM Posted Nov. 19, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Social News Dear "Since You Asked," The Saturday, September 27 edition of the Mail Tribune had an article that said you could dispose of any unwanted medications at the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, 5179 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point. Why does a place on Crater Lake Highway have a Central Point address? I have a map that shows the eastern boundary of the city of Central Point is at Table Rock Road. Are there any other places on Crater Lake Highway that have a Central Point address? — David P., Central Point Well David, the answer to your question has little to do with city limits and everything to do with the U.S. Postal Service. When the Postal Service created ZIP code system back in the 1963, the concept was based around grouping mail based on the nearest processing center to its destination. The first three digits of Medford-area ZIP codes, 975, refer to the nearest "sectional," or distribution center. The last two digits refer to the nearest post office within that ZIP code area. Because the Sheriff's Office's mail gets handled by the Central Point post office, they get a Central Point mailing address, too. In fact, all of the businesses and residences on Crater Lake Highway, also known as state Highway 62, that fall between East Vilas Road and Corey Road are within ZIP code 97502 — putting them in Central Point as far as the Postal Service is concerned. South of East Vilas Road and east of I-5 will give you ZIP code 97504, and a Medford mailing address. The remainder of Medford west of I-5 and south of Beall Lane gets 97501. Send questions to "Since You Asked," Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We?re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 19, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501