How to restrict the user input to five digits?

Question

I\'m trying to restrict the user to only input 5 digits into the console for C#. I have my code error check the user, but for some reason after I type let\'s say...6 digits, the

Answer 1

It can be done this way...

            Console.WriteLine("Enter the the zip code of the contact.");
            var temp = Console.ReadLine();
            string zipcode = string.Empty;
            while (temp.Length != 5)
            {
                Console.WriteLine("Error. Zip code is not 5 digits. Please enter a valid number.");
                if (temp.Length == 5)
                {
                    zipcode = temp;
                    break;
                }
                else
                {
                    temp = Console.ReadLine();
                }
            }
            Console.Write(zipcode);