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New Jersey · USPS Abbreviation

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New Jersey's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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NJ is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for New Jersey. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with NJ — match the code to the state.

Why NJ?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code NJ takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of New Jersey. It is one of the 8 N-states (NC/ND/NE/NH/NJ/NM/NV/NY).

Quick facts

USPS code
NJ
Capital
Trenton
Largest city
Newark
Region
Northeast
Admitted to Union
1787
Nickname
Garden State
Electoral votes
14
Bordering states
Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania

Other New Jersey games

→ New Jersey · Place the State→ New Jersey · State Capitals Quiz→ New Jersey · State Flag Quiz→ New Jersey · State Nickname Quiz

More about New Jersey

→ New Jersey state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is New Jersey's abbreviation?

NJ.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other New Jersey quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. New Jersey appears in every Statedoku mini-game.