Mr. ZIP, informally "Zippy", is a cartoon character used in the 1960s by the United States Post Office Department, and later by its successor, the United States Postal Service, to encourage the general public to include the ZIP Code in all mailings.

Apr 22, 2024 · The Post Office Department adopted Mr. ZIP as a mascot in the 1960s to help introduce the nation to the ZIP Code. In his new iteration, Mr. ZIP remains a teacher of sorts, helping kids learn how to be good members of their community.

Apr 16, 2024 · Mr. ZIP, who has no first name, appeared in many public service announcements and advertisements urging postal customers to use the five-digit ZIP Code that was initiated on July 1, 1963. Within four years of his appearance, eight out of ten Americans knew who Mr. ZIP was and what he stood for.

Mr. ZIP quickly captured the hearts of Americans, and was a prolific icon for the nation's postal system for twenty-two years. Mr. ZIP's image has appeared on numerous retail items, from coffee mugs to t-shirts. Although the U.S. Postal Service retired Mr. ZIP in 1986, his iconic status has endured. During his official career post offices ...

The Mr. Zip comic, entitled, “Mail Moves the Country, ZIP Code Moves the Mail” was created by the Post Office Department in 1968. The emergence of Mr. Zip images on stamp margins in 1964 resulted in a new trend in stamp collecting.

As the Father of ZIP Codes, Moon was also known as “Mr. ZIP Code.” Moon, born on April 15, 1917 in Williamsport, PA, was the United States director of mail delivery services for seven years.

The speedy acronym of ZIP code service was no accident, and Mr. ZIP became the postal system’s mascot for quick mail delivery. The Post Office Department initiated its Zoning Improvement Plan (ZIP) on July 1, 1963.

The new figure, dubbed Mr. ZIP, was unveiled by the Post Office Department at a convention of postmasters in October 1962. Mr. ZIP, who has no first name, appeared in many public service announcements and advertisements urging postal customers to use the five-digit ZIP Code that was initiated on July 1, 1963.

Feb 10, 2025 · Mr. ZIP has a new animated series on YouTube that aims to teach young audiences about the Postal Service. “Mail with Mr. ZIP” debuted Feb. 8. New episodes will be released Saturdays on the new Mr. ZIP YouTube channel.

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