Finding a Zip Code

Many people don't know where to go to find the zip codes for addresses that they have. This is a pretty normal occurrence and can be a frustrating thing if you don't know where to look. To make this easier for people here is a link to help out:

http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp

This link is provided by USPS and it's quite easy to navigate. You can search by address, city, company or you can find all of the zip codes a certain city has to offer, not bad huh? If you have any questions about this process please let me know.

Canda 6-digit Code Data can overcome Canada's huge postal system

I was reading the other day about some postal facts about Canada. Did you know that Canada Post Corporation processed 11.6 billion parcels and messages, serving more than 31 million Canadians and over 1 million business and other institutions. Canada Post collects, processes, and delivers across the whole world as the second-largest country (of course Russia is much bigger). Canada Post delivers to over 14 million addresses in Canada and mail is forwarded t almost every country in the world! Canada Post delivers a ton of mail.

Now with that much mail being thrown around, it's important to keep in mind that there are people and businesses every day that waste their time and money because their mail goes to the wrong zip code? Zip Code Download has a product that can help with that called Canada 6-digit Coda Data. 6-digit Code Data lists out postal codes with a latitude and longitude coordinates. The list of Canadian postal codes is an up to date listing of all of the postal codes. Zip Code Download makes sure that their lists are updated every month so that you have the most recent postal updates for Canada. To purchase the Canada 6-digit Postal Code Data click here.

Slowing Economy

Bush said earlier today, "it's clear our economy has slowed," just hours after a government report showed a decline in payrolls for the second straight month. Many companies and other organizations have been feeling the burdens of a slowing economy. Some reports state that more companies are laying off people than they have in the last five years. Other companies are doing their best to keep their employess by cutting their costs.

One large cost that is constantly burdenign companies and other organizations is the cost of mailings and other similar marketing ploys. Two websites that can help is www.zipcodedownload.com and www.qualifiedaddress.com. Zip Code Download's and Qualified Address' products can help save companies and organizations thousands and thousands of money is supported by it's parent company Exact Wave.

So, while many companies are cutting employees because of a slowing economy begin cutting costs so that employess don't have to go through the lay-off pains that may be imminent. With an economy that is slowing and moving closer and closer to a recession begin making the best decisions for you and your company by visiting www.zipcodedownload.com and www.qualifiedaddress.com.

Stamp Prices To Increase

Stamp prices will increase 1 cent as well as some other price changes (see chart below). Over the past few years we have seen an increase in stamps and mailing costs as electronic emailing and transfers have become much more popular and we will continue to see the cost of snail mail stamps and supplies increase.

As the costs of snail mail increase it is important not to waste your money, time, and other resources on mail that may never get to your clients. To learn more about how you can save money and time on your mailings visit www.qualifiedaddress.com and zipcodedownload.com.

Changes will be effective May 12, 2008.

Selected Prices & Services	Current	New (Effective May 12)
First-Class Mail Letter (1 oz.)	41¢	42¢
First-Class Mail Letter (2 oz.)	58¢	59¢
Postcard	26¢	27¢
Large Envelope (2 oz.)	97¢	$1.00
Money Orders (up to $500)	$1.05	$1.05
Certified Mail	$2.65	$2.70
First-Class Mail International Letter (1 oz. to Canada and Mexico)	69¢	72¢
First-Class Mail International Letter (1 oz. to other countries)	90¢	94¢

U.S. Post Office Creates Custom Zip Codes

A few months ago an article came out talking about how a shoe store has their own zip code. I though it was a joke at first, but as I read I realized it wasn't. A recent shoe company, Saks Fifth Avenue, in New York moved locations and got their very own zip code.

Now, I've heard of buildings getting their own zip code, mostly because they need it such as the World Trade Center Towers or the Empire State Building, but Saks Fifth Avenue is only 8,500 square feet, that is definitely a first.

The U.S. Postal Service has launched a pilot program for businesses to acquire vanity codes. It's neat to see the U.S. Post Office to think outside the box a little bit. The custom zipcodes give businesses another way to market their products.

Zip Code Radius Software

Need to add a radius search by ZIP Code to your website or software? The Distance & Radius APIs from ZIP Code Download are the preferred solution for thousands of companies throughout the world.

Our API uses the "Greater Circle" or "As the Crow Flies" method to calculate the distance between ZIP Codes and can easily be employed on any website. See how it works >>
Full documentation and code samples are included.

NOTE: This product is a Distance & Radius API used by programmers that is implemented as part of a website or software product. It is not a stand-alone software application and does not include a User's Interface. ZIP Code Download has ZIP Code Software available for customers without the programming knowledge necessary to use the API. You can also order a custom radius database.

Another resource is www.zip-code-database.com

November 2007 ZIP Code Data Update Released

We've released the November 2007 update to all our ZIP Code databases at ZIP Code Download. Customers who have a subscription to our data, can download the new files right away. If you haven't updated recently, we definitely recommend it as the USPS has released more than 200 new ZIP Codes in the last 12 months and the Canada Post has released more than 2,000 new Postal Codes.

Products available for immediate download:
5-digit ZIP Code Data
ZIP+4 Database
ZIP Codes by County Database
CBSA Database
Canadian Postal Code Database
ZIP Code Maps
US & Canada Combined ZIP Code Database