UPDATE: Surf City businesses take ZIP Code concerns to Congress

SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) —  Surf City business leaders are taking their zip code concerns to Congress.

The town has had a Holly Ridge or Hampstead zip code instead of its own since it was established. Surf City Guns and Ammo Owner Dorothy Royal said it creates dozens of problems. Town manager Larry Bergman said the town requested its own zip code in 2006, but the US Postal Service denied it. He said the town can only make a request every 10 years.

Tuesday, Royal met with Deputy Director for Congressman David Rouzer Chance Lambeth about the issue. Royal said Rouzer’s office is sending the information and concerns to the congressional research board. Royal also said Lambeth gave the town suggestions.