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Ensuring your house numbers are easily read from the street is key to helping guests, deliveries, and emergency services find your home quickly. The size of your numbers should match the distance from the street—bigger numbers are needed for houses set farther back.

Step 1: Measure the Distance

Stand in the middle of your street, where someone in a car would first try to read your address. Measure from that point to where you plan to mount your house numbers.

Step 2: Pick the Right Size

Use the chart below to find the best height for clear visibility. If your home is set back farther, go bigger to make sure your address stands out.

Extra Tip

House number height is measured from the top to the bottom of each digit. Unlike road signs, house numbers don’t need to follow strict visibility rules for fast-moving cars—most visitors naturally slow down when looking for an address.

Choosing the right size makes a big difference in how easily people can find your home. A little planning now will save guests (and you!) a lot of frustration later.

Choosing the right house numbers or address plaque from Whitehall Products is about more than just style—it’s about making sure your home is easy to find. Whether it’s friends visiting for the first time, a delivery driver bringing a package, or emergency responders in a critical moment, clear and visible numbers make all the difference.

For the best visibility, go with a finish or color that stands out against your home’s exterior. High-contrast combinations, like black on white or silver on dark backgrounds, help your address pop from a distance. If your home sits farther from the road, bold colors such as black, white, red, or metallic finishes like nickel and silver ensure your numbers remain easy to spot.

Want even better visibility at night? Our Nite Bright and Lighted Clarus Crystal address signs add a touch of elegance while keeping your home easy to find after dark. No matter your style, Whitehall Products has options to keep your address clear, stylish, and functional day or night.

Your house numbers do more than just display your address—they help make a great first impression. Whether your home has a classic, traditional feel or a sleek, modern look, the right numbers can enhance your curb appeal while staying easy to read.

For a Timeless, Traditional Look
If you have a Colonial, Craftsman, Farmhouse, or Tudor-style home, a cast aluminum address plaque is a perfect fit. These plaques are designed to last and come in classic finishes like bronze, black, and antique brass that complement rich architectural details. A bold serif or traditional block font keeps the numbers easy to read while adding a touch of elegance.

➡ Best choice: A cast aluminum plaque in a warm, classic finish with a serif or bold block font.

For a Sleek, Modern Vibe
If your home leans modern, mid-century, or industrial, you might love the clean, minimalist look of floating standoff numbers or a modern cast plaque. These options work beautifully with contemporary architecture, especially in finishes like black, silver, or brushed nickel. A bold, sans-serif font keeps things crisp, clear, and effortlessly stylish.

➡ Best choice: Floating standoff numbers or a modern cast plaque in black, silver, or brushed nickel with a bold, sans-serif font.

Making Sure Your Address Stands Out
✔ Go for contrast—choose a finish that stands out against your home’s exterior.
✔ Space it right—numbers that are too close or too far apart can be hard to read.
✔ Think about lighting—illuminated plaques or nearby lights help at night.

At Whitehall Products, we offer both classic and modern address plaques as well as standoff numbers, so you can find the perfect style for your home. Whether you love traditional charm or modern simplicity, your house numbers should be beautiful, bold, and easy to spot—day or night.

Wall signs:

Plaque – 1

1.5” black screws -2

Lawn signs:

Plaque – 1

Lawn Stakes – 1 or 2

Screw Gaskets – 2

Hex Drive Cap Screws – 2

Flanged Hex Nut – 2

Allen Wrench – 2

Set Screw- 2

Our lawn stakes are 20 inches long, including a 2-inch shelf.

If you dig a hole 6 – 8 inches deep your clearance for your sign from the ground will be 10 -12 inches.

Make sure the hex nut in your lawn stake is installed backward. The nut for the screw must be turned backward to create a secure pinch point.

Look at our instructions here for further info.

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