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Free ZIP Code Database - U.S.Questions? 1-800-425-1169What is a Free ZIP Code Database?Our Free ZIP Code Database is set of all U.S. ZIP code data put into row and column format for easy use and manipulation. The free version comes with 7 data fields for every ZIP code in the United States. It has all the basic information you need to validate ZIP Code entry and basic mapping. The Free ZIP Code database is for personal use only and may not be used commercially or redistributed in any manner.
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ZIP Code Database FAQs
Q. What format does the database come in?
A. Our US ZIP Code Database is provided in three (3) formats: Microsoft® Access [MDB], Microsoft® Excel [XLS], and ASCII Comma Delimited [CSV].
Q. How do I get the monthly database updates?
A. When you purchase, you setup a username and password. Each month, we will notify you via email that an updated database is available. Visit our site and login using your username and password. The updated databases will be available for download in any format we provide as well as a transactional log file with just the changes only.
Q. Will a CD be mailed to me? How do I get the database?
A. No, our US ZIP Code Database is not mailed to you on CD. Once your order is completed, you will be able to download immediately. All monthly updates are also provided for online download. This ensures fastest delivery as the database is updated each month.
Q. Do you include ZIP Codes for the entire United States?
A. Yes. ZIP Code data is provided for all 50 U.S. States, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, and APO/FPO Military ZIP Codes.
Q. Why do some ZIP codes only have 3 or 4 digits in Excel?
A. Several ZIP Codes start 0 or 00. Excel interprets the column as numeric data, therefore it removes all preceding zeros. The data is good, it is simply Excel formatting the output. To correct this, open the spreadsheet. Highlight the column by clicking on "A" above the ZIP Code Label. From the menu at the top of the application, choose "Format" and then "Cells". On the popup window, choose "Special" from the "Number Tab" section, and then choose "ZIP Code" to the right. Click "OK". The ZIP Codes should now be formatted properly.
Q. How often do you update the database?
A. Our ZIP Code Database is updated every month.
Q. How current is the data?
A. Our ZIP Code Database is updated every month. the data is current as of December, 2024
Q. What are the sources of the data?
A. Our ZIP Code Database is licensed and compiled from various sources. Postal and Delivery data comes from the USPS, Demographic data from the US Census, Statistical Areas from the OMB (Office of Management & Budget), private data sources, and some are computed by Zip-Codes.com.
Q. How accurate is the data?
A. Accurate data is critical to the success of your business and ours. Zip-Codes.com implements a very rigorous set of data integrity checks to ensure our database is as accurate as possible. In the unlikely event that a portion of data is confirmed as inaccurate, we will correct it within 2 business days.
Q. Do you have any other countries besides the U.S.?
A. Yes. We also have the Canadian Postal Code Database.
Q. How long does it take to get the data?
A. Instantly. As soon as your order is confirmed and payment is received, you can download the database.
Q. Can I automate the database delivery?
A. Yes! Please email us requesting an FTP Account be setup for you to use in automating your processes. Please include your username or order number for reference. We will have it up and running within 1 hour.
Q. Do ZIP Codes change often?
A. ZIP code data changes frequently. Every year there are thousands of changes to the USPS ZIP Code records. Cities are added and removed. ZIP codes are created or discontinued. Corrections are made. Boundaries change. Streets are added and street names change. Within a short time period, the database will be outdated if you do not download it every month.
Q. Do you sport Military APO/FPO/DPO ZIP Codes??A. Yes! Overseas military post offices operated or supported by the Army or Air Force use the city abbreviation APO [Army Post Office / Air (Force) Post Office], while overseas military post offices operated or supported by the Navy, Marine Corps or U.S. Coast Guard use the city abbreviation FPO (Fleet Post Office). Recently, the Department of State has begun establishing a semi-independent overseas postal system. Their city abbreviation is DPO. As of March 2009, less than 10 U.S. Embassy locations are known as DPOs. The other approximately 90 overseas U.S. embassy post offices fall under the management oversight of the military services and so are known as either as APOs or FPOs. Three quasi-state codes have been assigned depending on the (approximate) geographic location of the military mail recipient and also the carrier route to be taken. They are:
Back to Top Q. Do you have DMA information?
A. No, Nielsen is the provider of that data and they do not allow others to redistribute it. If you need it, you need to go directly to them to get it at Nielsen.com
Q. How long have you been in business?
A. We have been selling our databases online since 2003 and have become the most trusted source of ZIP code data.
Q. What separates you from your competitors?
A. What separates us from our competitors is our level of customer service. We are here every day and we answer the phones during business hours. If you have a question or problem, we are here to help you. Additionally, we provide the most comprehensive database at the most competitive price. Our competition doesn't even come close. Try calling them! Also, our rigorous data integrity checks make our data the most accurate you can purchase.
Q. How can I use the Free ZIP Code Database?
A. The Free ZIP Code database is for personal use only and may not be used commercially or redistributed in any manner.
ZIP Code Tools & ResourcesZip-Codes.com offers our customers several free applications, tools, and sample code. We hope these tools make your life a little easier with regards to manipulating our databases. TutorialsThese tutorials will walk you through the process of performing different functions that can be achieved by using our ZIP Code Database. Database ScriptsThese scripts work on your SQL Server or MySQL Server establishing the table, columns, and column definitions before importing the data. To use them, execute the full file contents in Enterprise Manager, SQL Server Management Studio, phpMyAdmin, or other SQL Command Interface.
Sample CodeThe sample code provided here is meant as an example of how some functions can be performed.
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