Seven Broward County cities could soon have their own unique ZIP codes under a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

The measure, H.R. 3095, would assign individual five-digit identifiers to Oakland Park, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Wilton Manors, Hollywood, Coconut Creek, and Parkland. Supporters say the change would strengthen community identity, improve public services, and resolve long-standing confusion caused by shared ZIP codes.

Oakland Park, for example, currently shares nine ZIP codes with neighboring cities including Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, Wilton Manors, and Lauderdale Lakes. Mayor Tim Lonergan called the bill’s passage “an exciting day” for the city, noting it could enhance grant allocation, data collection, and equitable development.

Deerfield Beach has three ZIP codes, one of which 33064 is shared with Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, and Hillsboro Beach. Mayor Todd Drosky said unifying Deerfield Beach under one ZIP would improve recognition for residents and businesses.

Wilton Manors, with about 12,000 residents and four ZIP codes, would also benefit, according to Mayor Scott Newman. He noted that insurance rates can be tied to ZIP codes, and sharing one with a larger city could lead to higher premiums for some residents.

Hillsboro Beach, which also shares the 33064 ZIP code, is not on the list of cities set to receive their own. Mayor Dawn Miller said the change could have helped with faster mail delivery, better emergency response times, and clearer tax allocation.

The bill, led by Florida Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R) and Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert (R), and supported locally by Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D), passed the House in July with bipartisan support. It now moves to the Senate’s Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. If approved and signed into law, the U.S. Postal Service would have 270 days to implement the new ZIP codes.

While some former postal officials question whether the change is worth the cost, many local leaders argue it’s overdue. The ZIP code system, introduced in the 1960s, remains a critical tool for economic development, emergency services, and community identity.

If approved, Broward residents in the affected cities could see their new ZIP codes in place within the next year.

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