Google Sheets – How to Display ZIP Codes

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Boston has leading zeros for its ZIP codes.

Google Sheets is very helpful in removing leading zeros but unfortunately it removes them from Boston ZIP codes.

I tried to find a number format for address ZIP codes but couldn't find one. I also tried to find a number format that preserves leading zeros but couldn't figure it out.

How can I prevent Google Sheets from removing the leading zero in ZIP codes?

Google search of Boston ZIP codes

Best Answer

  1. Select the range to apply the Zip code format
  2. Go to Format > Number > More Formats > Custom number format...

Custom number format

  1. Write 00000 in the entry box.

  2. Click the the Apply button.