Comments on: Fun with zip codes http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/ neat fun stuff Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:30:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Owen Brunettehttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/#comment-724534 Owen Brunette Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:12:15 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=48#comment-724534 Unfortunately when you do contact the USPS for their list of Zip codes this is the significant paragraph of the response you get back:The USPS offers the AMS API CD as an alternative, which has all the addressing needs on it that would have been provided through the Address API. The Address Matching System Application Programming Interface is $3,800/ annually for in-house use. This allows the customer to place the data in one location on one server and develop on one platform. If wish to develop on multiple platforms or develop software for resale, there are additional charges.They have an online API but you need to be a USPS shipping customer using it for that purpose in order to get the API account authorized.Oh well. There are other ways to get at the data. Unfortunately when you do contact the USPS for their list of Zip codes this is the significant paragraph of the response you get back:

The USPS offers the AMS API CD as an alternative, which has all the addressing needs on it that would have been provided through the Address API. The Address Matching System Application Programming Interface is $3,800/ annually for in-house use. This allows the customer to place the data in one location on one server and develop on one platform. If wish to develop on multiple platforms or develop software for resale, there are additional charges.

They have an online API but you need to be a USPS shipping customer using it for that purpose in order to get the API account authorized.

Oh well. There are other ways to get at the data.

]]> By: Greg Williamshttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/#comment-694723 Greg Williams Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:09:57 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=48#comment-694723 I was looking for a site to map a bunch of addresses/zipcodes onto a Google map and found this thread.Here's what I ended up using: http://www.batchgeo.comA great service with highly editable output. Exactly what I was looking for. I was looking for a site to map a bunch of addresses/zipcodes onto a Google map and found this thread.

Here’s what I ended up using:
http://www.batchgeo.com

A great service with highly editable output. Exactly what I was looking for.

]]> By: Ansel Groganhttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/#comment-612979 Ansel Grogan Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:37:52 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=48#comment-612979 Hi all,Anyone have an idea how to combine multiple contiguous zip codes and plot an outline of the combined area >? Hi all,

Anyone have an idea how to combine multiple contiguous zip codes and plot an outline of the combined area >?

]]> By: Roberthttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/#comment-612842 Robert Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:53:44 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=48#comment-612842 Definitely helps with my shipping! Thanks for the post! Definitely helps with my shipping! Thanks for the post!

]]> By: JerryGarciuhhttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/#comment-386102 JerryGarciuh Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:56:22 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=48#comment-386102 Thanks for the census zip code link! Made my day! Thanks for the census zip code link! Made my day!

]]> By: Allenhttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/#comment-136601 Allen Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:50:38 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=48#comment-136601 Like Amber, I need the ability to save these (3 or 5 digit) zip code boundaries to "My Maps" in google, to track our marketing campaigns. Does anyone know if this is possible or available?Thanks Like Amber, I need the ability to save these (3 or 5 digit) zip code boundaries to “My Maps” in google, to track our marketing campaigns. Does anyone know if this is possible or available?

Thanks

]]> By: Jimmyhttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/#comment-134938 Jimmy Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:36:43 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=48#comment-134938 You can get the free monthly updates ZIP code database from the following URL. It does not have the boundary information as mentioned by Matt earlier. However, the ZIP code list is good for validation purpose. Nothing wrong to give it a try as it is FREE.http://www.zipcodeworld.com/zipcodefree.htm You can get the free monthly updates ZIP code database from the following URL. It does not have the boundary information as mentioned by Matt earlier. However, the ZIP code list is good for validation purpose. Nothing wrong to give it a try as it is FREE.

http://www.zipcodeworld.com/zipcodefree.htm

]]> By: Jayhttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/#comment-131811 Jay Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:32:05 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=48#comment-131811 Does anyone know of a tool that would let you enter a primary zip code and then load up a 2nd list of multiple zip codes so that you can plot them on a state, regional or US map?Thanks,Jay discussions@surveysquare.com Does anyone know of a tool that would let you enter a primary zip code and then load up a 2nd list of multiple zip codes so that you can plot them on a state, regional or US map?

Thanks,

Jay
discussions@surveysquare.com

]]> By: US zip code maphttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/#comment-120303 US zip code map Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:30:16 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=48#comment-120303 I would recommend http://www.zipcodesmapped.com/ for any US zip code map. You can use this to find any US zip code maps. You can search by (City, State OR Zip). they have all the maps showing zip codes and major mile streets in all of the united states. The service is free. Search for five Digit Zip Code and find the Maps for all 50 states. A Free ZIP Code Finder which can do wonders for you. I would recommend http://www.zipcodesmapped.com/ for any US zip code map.
You can use this to find any US zip code maps. You can search by (City, State OR Zip). they have all the maps showing zip codes and major mile streets in all of the united states. The service is free. Search for five Digit Zip Code and find the Maps for all 50 states. A Free ZIP Code Finder which can do wonders for you.

]]> By: Arniehttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/#comment-116514 Arnie Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:15:50 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=48#comment-116514 I was just looking for this exact tool for a blog idea I have. Managed to find this post in 10 minutes. I love the web. I was just looking for this exact tool for a blog idea I have. Managed to find this post in 10 minutes. I love the web.

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