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New York · USPS Abbreviation

Launch the USPS Abbreviation mini-game with New York as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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New York's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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

Why NY?

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

Quick facts

USPS code
NY
Capital
Albany
Largest city
New York City
Region
Northeast
Admitted to Union
1788
Nickname
Empire State
Electoral votes
28
Bordering states
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont

Other New York games

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

More about New York

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

Frequently asked

What is New York's abbreviation?

NY.

Is this game free?

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

Can I play other New York quizzes?

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