Here’s a list of common address abbreviations, their meanings, and examples:
Street Suffixes:
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Example |
|---|
| Ave. | Avenue | 123 Main Ave. |
| Blvd. | Boulevard | 456 Sunset Blvd. |
| St. | Street | 789 Maple St. |
| Rd. | Road | 1011 Elm Rd. |
| Ln. | Lane | 1213 Oak Ln. |
| Pl. | Place | 1415 Cherry Pl. |
| Cir. | Circle | 1617 Pine Cir. |
| Sq. | Square | 1819 Walnut Sq. |
| Dr. | Drive | 2021 Hickory Dr. |
| Ct. | Court | 2223 Spruce Ct. |
| Hwy. | Highway | 2425 Poplar Hwy. |
Directional Endings:
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Example |
|---|
| N. | North | 3000 Park Ave. N. |
| S. | South | 3100 Oak St. S. |
| E. | East | 3200 Elm Rd. E. |
| W. | West | 3300 Maple Ln. W. |
| NE. | Northeast | 3400 Spruce Cir. NE. |
| SE. | Southeast | 3500 Cherry Pl. SE. |
| SW. | Southwest | 3600 Willow St. SW. |
| NW. | Northwest | 3700 Birch Ave. NW. |
Other:
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Example |
|---|
| Apt. | Apartment | 4000 Pine Blvd., Apt. 12B |
| Ste. | Suite | 4100 Oak St., Ste. 201 |
| Bldg. | Building | 4200 Hickory Dr., Bldg. C |
| P.O. Box | Post Office Box | 4300 Spruce Ct., P.O. Box 123 |
| ZIP | Zip Code | 4400 Cherry Pl., 12345 ZIP |
Important Notes:
- Not all abbreviations are appropriate in all contexts. Use these abbreviations primarily in informal settings or when space is limited.
- When in doubt, spell out the entire word for clarity.
- Some style guides have specific preferences for address abbreviations. Always follow the appropriate style guide for your writing or document.