A USPS processing facility sort level used for automation mail prepared to groups of ZIP Codes served by an area distribution center.
AADC
Automated Area Distribution Center
Sortation & Entry
Definition reviewed 2026-07-24. Plavidian reference, written from the USPS Domestic Mail Manual. Final mail classification, postage, and preparation are confirmed after list processing and production review.
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