What are those last four numbers in a nine-digit ZIP Code? People call and ask for the “Full ZIP Code“, the “Last 4 Digits” of their ZIP Code, the “9 Digit ZIP Code“, the “numbers after a ZIP Code“, the “4 digit extension” and so on. Even though they all mean the same thing, The U.S. [...]
Recently the Census Bureau released their 5 year estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). Nearly 2 million households were surveyed each year from 2007 through 2011. The ACS is a vital survey that provides statistics for every community in the United States. These statistics are used by journalists, bankers, financial advisers, schools, town and city [...]
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Tired of watching the ball drop at midnight? Why not watch fruit drop instead? In the Hawaiian ZIP Code 96789, a Pineapple drops at 7pm, which coincides with the ball dropping in Times Square. Looks like a fun family night out with live music and entertainment. It’s great for those who do not want to stay up late. You [...]
The holidays are upon us and the U.S. Postal Service is gearing up for their busy season. Due to the popularity of online shopping, they foresee a “record breaking” increase in business this year. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, over 18 billion pieces of mail will be delivered. It’s an exciting and busy time! [...]
I’ve been looking through our data, searching for ZIP Codes with the oldest populations. I was certain that the #1 spot would go to a ZIP Code where it is warm and sunny all-year around. To my surprise, it was actually New York that made it to the very top of the list. According to [...]
Are you looking for an area where there are a lot of young families? Based on 2010 Census data, the ZIP Codes below show a population with a very low median age. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ZIP CODE 84645 Mona, Utah Median Age: 18.8 years old Other Demographics: ZIP Code 84645 has a population of 2,620, with [...]
Most people love getting a personal letter in the mail. Imagine opening your mailbox and seeing a child in there? I stumbled upon this photo and thought it was the funniest thing. Even though the postal service was not sticking children in mailboxes, it was once legal to put a stamp on a child and [...]
There are many interesting city names in the United States. Out of thousands of names, some of my favorites are below. ____________________________________________________________ ANGEL FIRE, New Mexico ZIP Code: 87710 – Population: 1,768 Many years ago the Moreno Valley was home to the Moache Ute and Jicarilla tribes. As legend goes, the Ute called the glow from the [...]
The U.S. Postal Service has always been in search of fast and efficient ways to deliver mail. Just a few years before ZIP Codes were established, the U.S. Navy aided the Post Office Department with its first (and last) attempt at “Missile Mail”. On June 8th 1959, a Regulus I missile, containing 3,000 letters, was [...]
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