The History of the ZIP
Code
ZIP-(Zone Improvement Plan) Code Established in 1963, the system of 5-digit codes that identifies the individual post office or metropolitan area delivery station associated with an address. ZIP+4 is an enhanced code consisting of the 5-digit ZIP Code and four additional digits that identify a specific range of delivery addresses. |
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ZIP Code database tables for importing into Microsoft Access, Excel, Paradox, Oracle, etc. - www.buyzips.com The ZIP Code Companion software for MS Windows. A convenient tool for looking up ZIP Codes - www.pc-shareware.com/zipcode.htm ZIP Code Distance Wizard - Quickly finds proximate ZIP Codes. Enter a ZIP Code, a distance, and the Wizard will list all of the neighboring ZIP Codes within that radius distance. Then export the list to CSV or Windows Clipboard. USPS ZIP + 4 lookup - www.usps.com/zip4 Mr. ZIP - the wide-eyed mascot of postal efficiency! |
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