3-Digit Postal Codes Canada
| QUICK FACTS | |
|---|---|
| Number of Areas | 1791 |
| Total Digits | 3 |
| Range | A0A - Y1A |
About 3-Digit Postal Codes Canada
About
Canada's postal code data depicts boundaries across all of the country's geographic regions. Though numbered postal zones were first used in Toronto in 1925, these modern postal codes—also known as postcodes—were gradually introduced in 1971-1974 to facilitate automatic sortation and efficient mail routing across the country.
Range
The current FSA postal code range in Canada is between A0 - Y1. The lowest postal codes (beginning with an A0A FSA) are located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The highest postal code area (postal codes beginning with Y1A) is situated in Yukon.
Structure
Canadian postal codes consist of six characters. The first section is known as the FSA (forward sortation area) and the second represents an LDU (local delivery unit). These digits represent the following:
- Axx xxx: The first letter targets a specific postal district. Quebec and Ontario are targeted by multiple letters as they contain multiple postal districts—all other provinces and territories are targeted by a single letter (for example, V targets all of British Columbia.)
- x1x xxx: The second digit communicates whether the targeted area is rural (0) or urban (1-9).
- xxA xxx: The third digit targets an exact geographical region, such as a town or city.
- xxx A1A: The second half of a Canadian postal code denotes a local delivery unit (LDU) which can contain either a single address or a range of addresses.
Level
| Dissemination Area | Approx. 170,000 |
| Census Tract | Approx. 55,000 |
| Forward Sortation Area (FSA) | Approx. 3,400 |
| Census Subdivision | Approx. 3,000 |
| Municipality | Approx. 3,000 |
| Census Division | Approx. 180 |
| Province | 10 |
Facts
Fact #1
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land area, after Russia.
Fact #2
Canada has more lakes than any other country, holding nearly 20% of the world's fresh water.
Fact #3
The country has two official languages: English and French.
Quick Insights
What are postal codes called in Canada?
Yes. These are better known as area Postal Code. People also refer to postal codes as PIN codes. This is an short for Postal Index Number.
What is the length of postal codes in Canada?
Postal codes in Canada count 3 digits.
How many postal codes are there in Canada?
Currently, the Canadian 3-digit postal codes consist of 1791 areas.
How many postal codes are within a 10-mile radius of Niagara Falls?
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I want to launch a campaign targeting high-income families. Which areas should I focus on?
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