A Postal Index Number refers to a six-digit code in the Indian postal code system used by India Post. On 15 August 2022, the PIN system celebrated its 50th anniversary.
A post box with its PIN marked on it
A postal code is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail.
Post office sign in Farrer, Australian Capital Territory, showing postcode 2607
1977 Soviet stamp promoting the use of postal codes