<postCode>
| <postCode> (postal code) contains a numerical or alphanumeric code used as part of a postal address to simplify sorting or delivery of mail. 3.5.2 Addresses | |
| Module | core — 3 Elements Available in All TEI Documents | 
| Attributes | Global attributes only | 
| Used by | |
| May contain | Character data only | 
| Declaration | 
 
element postCode { att.global.attributes, text } | 
| Example | <postCode>HR1 3LR</postCode>  | 
| Example | <postCode>60142-7</postCode>  | 
| Note | The position and nature of postal codes is highly
country-specific; the conventions appropriate to the country concerned should
be used.  | 
