The US Post Office prefers City followed by 2 spaces with no comma, then the 2 letter state code, followed by 2 spaces, then the zip code. Commas and periods should not be used.
http://www.usps.com/send/preparemailandpackages/labelsandaddressing/usingthecorrectaddress.htm
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Kate Spontak
Stief Group
New Jersey, the Garden State