Look up UPS shipping zones by ZIP code with our free interactive map. Switch to international for UPS Worldwide zone lookups by country.
| # | Origin ZIP | Destination ZIP | Zone |
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UPS shipping zones represent the distance between an origin and destination ZIP code. UPS uses zones 2 through 8 for domestic shipments, where Zone 2 is the closest (local and regional deliveries) and Zone 8 is the farthest (coast-to-coast). Unlike USPS, UPS does not have a Zone 1 or Zone 9.
Zones are determined by the first three digits of the ZIP code (the ZIP3 prefix). UPS calculates zones based on the distance between its processing hubs. Two addresses in the same state will typically be Zone 2 or 3, while a shipment from New York to Los Angeles will be Zone 8.
Zone-based pricing applies to all major UPS services including UPS Ground, UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 3 Day Select, UPS Next Day Air, and UPS SurePost. The higher the zone, the higher the rate. For businesses with large shipping volumes, understanding your zone distribution is one of the most important factors in controlling shipping costs and negotiating better carrier agreements.
The table below shows UPS zones between 10 major U.S. metropolitan areas. Use this as a quick reference, or enter your specific ZIP codes into the lookup tool above for an exact result.
| From \ To | New York 100xx |
Washington DC 200xx |
Atlanta 303xx |
Chicago 606xx |
Dallas 752xx |
Los Angeles 900xx |
San Francisco 941xx |
Miami 331xx |
Seattle 981xx |
Denver 802xx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (100) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
| Washington DC (200) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Atlanta (303) | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Chicago (606) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Dallas (752) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Los Angeles (900) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| San Francisco (941) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Miami (331) | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Seattle (981) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Denver (802) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
UPS uses a zone-plus-weight pricing model. The cost of shipping a package is determined by the zone (distance) and the billable weight (actual weight or dimensional weight, whichever is greater). As either factor increases, the rate goes up. A 10-pound package from New York to Seattle (Zone 8) will cost roughly double what the same package costs from New York to Philadelphia (Zone 2).
The impact of zones is compounded by surcharges. UPS fuel surcharges, for example, are calculated as a percentage of the base rate. A higher zone means a higher base rate, which means a higher fuel surcharge in absolute dollars. Delivery Area Surcharges (DAS) and Extended Area Surcharges add further costs for remote ZIP codes, which tend to already be in higher zones.
For businesses negotiating UPS agreements, zone distribution is a critical metric. If most of your volume ships to zones 6-8, you should focus on negotiating deeper discounts for those zones specifically. Some UPS agreements include zone-specific incentives or tier-based pricing that rewards consistent volume to certain zones.
To find the UPS zone between any two locations, enter the origin and destination ZIP codes into the lookup tool at the top of this page. The zone is calculated from UPS zone data and displayed instantly. You can look up multiple pairs at once using the table rows.
For a visual overview, hover your mouse over the map. Every region of the country will be color-coded by zone relative to your cursor position. This gives you a quick sense of your zone distribution from any origin point. For international shipments, use the Domestic/International toggle to switch to UPS Worldwide zone lookups by country.
While both UPS and USPS use zone-based pricing, the numbering systems are different. UPS uses zones 2 through 8, while USPS uses zones 1 through 9. USPS Zone 1 covers local deliveries within the same processing facility, a category UPS does not have. USPS Zone 9 covers U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and Guam, which UPS prices separately as international or territory-specific shipments.
For most origin-destination pairs, the zone number is identical between UPS and USPS (e.g., New York to Chicago is Zone 5 with both carriers). The only consistent difference is local shipments: USPS assigns Zone 1 where UPS assigns Zone 2. Do not use a USPS zone chart to estimate UPS costs or vice versa.
If you also ship with USPS, use our dedicated USPS Zone Map for accurate USPS zone lookups with zones 1-9 including U.S. territory coverage.
UPS uses 7 domestic shipping zones, numbered 2 through 8. Zone 2 is the closest (local and regional deliveries) and Zone 8 is the farthest, covering coast-to-coast shipments. Unlike USPS, UPS does not have a Zone 1 or Zone 9.
UPS historically reserved Zone 1 for intra-facility deliveries, but in practice all UPS domestic shipments are assigned Zone 2 or higher. Zone 2 covers the closest regional deliveries, typically within the same state or neighboring states.
Enter your origin ZIP code and destination ZIP code into the zone lookup tool at the top of this page. The tool uses UPS zone data to instantly show your zone. You can also hover over the map to see zones visually from any origin, or switch to international to look up UPS Worldwide zones by country.
UPS Ground and UPS Air services use the same zone numbering system (zones 2-8) for domestic shipments. The zone determines distance, and both ground and air pricing increase with higher zones. However, air services cost more per zone due to the faster transit time.
UPS uses zones 2 through 8, while USPS uses zones 1 through 9. USPS Zone 1 covers local deliveries and Zone 9 covers U.S. territories. UPS has no equivalent to either. The same origin-destination pair may have a different zone number depending on the carrier. See our USPS Zone Map for USPS-specific lookups.
UPS international zones are separate from domestic zones. Countries are assigned zone letters (like Zone A through Zone N) based on the origin ZIP code in the United States. Use the international toggle on the tool above to look up UPS Worldwide Saver, Express, and Expedited zones by country.
Yes. UPS carrier agreements can include zone-specific discounts, meaning you might get a larger discount on high-zone shipments where the published rate is highest. Understanding your zone distribution helps you negotiate smarter — if 60% of your volume goes to zones 7-8, you should push for deeper discounts on those zones.
The most effective strategy is distributing inventory across multiple warehouses closer to your customers. This can drop 1-3 zones on a large portion of shipments. You can also negotiate zone-specific discounts in your UPS agreement, consolidate shipments, or use zone-skipping services for high-volume lanes.
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