---
type: faq
title: "Do I need to leave space on my postcard design for the mailing address?"
description: "Yes. USPS needs a clear address area on the right half of the back of the card, plus a clean strip along the bottom for the barcode. Skip these zones and y"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/postcards/do-i-need-to-leave-space-on-my-postcard-design-for-the-mailing-address
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Do I need to leave space on my postcard design for the mailing address?

Yes. USPS needs a clear address area on the right half of the back of the card, plus a clean strip along the bottom for the barcode. Skip these zones and y

Part of the **Marketing Materials** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Marketing Materials
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/postcards/do-i-need-to-leave-space-on-my-postcard-design-for-the-mailing-address