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"Insufficient Address" (USPS): what it means and how long it lasts

Part of the address is missing, incomplete or wrong, so USPS is returning the package to the sender.

Normally lasts: The return trip usually takes as long as the original trip.

When to act: Contact the sender right away. USPS says the sender must verify the address and send it again with new postage.

Also shown as: No Such Number, Addressee Unknown

What to do

  1. Tell the sender the correct full address (apartment and unit numbers included).
  2. The sender reships with new postage once it comes back.

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Last checked: · USPS service alerts 12 min ago· Facility facts reviewed November 14, 2026. How we check

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The location next to the scan tells you. Type it here, or pick one of the busiest USPS hubs below, for live alerts and how long packages normally sit there.

Jamaica NY International Distribution Center (ISC)Jamaica, NYJAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERChicago IL International Distribution Center (ISC)Chicago, ILCHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERJersey City NJ Distribution Center (RPDC)Jersey City, NJJERSEY CITY NJ DISTRIBUTION CENTERWarrendale PA Distribution Center (NDC)Warrendale, PAWARRENDALE PA DISTRIBUTION CENTEROpa Locka FL Distribution CenterOpa-locka, FLOPA LOCKA FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERSpringfield MA Distribution Center (NDC)Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD MA DISTRIBUTION CENTERUSPS Jacksonville NDC / RPDCJacksonville, FLJACKSONVILLE FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERNorth Houston TX Distribution CenterHouston, TXNORTH HOUSTON TX DISTRIBUTION CENTERMiami FL International Distribution Center (ISC)Miami, FLMIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERLos Angeles CA Distribution CenterLos Angeles, CALOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTERAtlanta GA Distribution Center (RPDC)Palmetto, GAATLANTA GA DISTRIBUTION CENTERQueens NY Distribution CenterFlushing, NYQUEENS NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER

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Questions

What does "Insufficient Address" mean?

Part of the address is missing, incomplete or wrong, so USPS is returning the package to the sender.

How long does "Insufficient Address" usually last?

The return trip usually takes as long as the original trip. Contact the sender right away. USPS says the sender must verify the address and send it again with new postage.

What should I do if my USPS package is stuck on "Insufficient Address"?

Tell the sender the correct full address (apartment and unit numbers included). The sender reships with new postage once it comes back.

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