In November 2025, the Town of Severance, Colorado, joined a group of 24 U.S. communities in Washington, D.C., to discuss ZIP code boundaries with federal lawmakers. Mayor Matthew Fries and Town Manager Nicholas Wharton met with Colorado’s U.S. Senators to explain the effects of not having a dedicated ZIP code for Severance. Reported issues include delayed mail, confusion for emergency services, higher insurance costs, and lost internet sales tax revenue. Town officials say these problems affect local growth and economic activity.
Mayor Fries stated that a unique ZIP code can help communities provide better services and establish a clear identity. The coalition’s visit followed the introduction of several bipartisan bills in the U.S. Senate to address ZIP code boundary concerns. In July 2025, the House of Representatives passed two related bills, which are now under Senate review.
Severance has asked the United States Postal Service (USPS) to adjust its ZIP codes but has not received a solution. Congress last required the USPS to update ZIP code boundaries 19 years ago. Many communities, including Severance, continue to face related challenges…