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The Unexpected Ways ZIP Codes Affect Everyday Online Services
Before I started paying attention to ZIP Codes, I thought they had one main purpose: helping letters and packages reach the right destination. That seemed logical. A ZIP Code appears…
My Experience Comparing ZIP Codes, Cities, and Counties
When I first became interested in U.S. ZIP Codes, I assumed they were closely connected to cities and counties. In my mind, an address belonged to a city, the city…
Why I Started Checking ZIP Codes Before Placing Online Orders
For a long time, I treated the ZIP Code field during online checkout as something I could fill in without thinking. I would enter my name, street address, city, state,…
I Used a ZIP Code Map to Explore American Cities: Here’s What I Learned
I had seen ZIP Codes countless times on addresses, online checkout forms, and shipping labels, but I rarely thought about what they looked like geographically. To me, a ZIP Code…
What I Wish I Knew About ZIP Codes Before Moving to the U.S.
Before moving to the United States, I knew that American addresses used ZIP Codes, but I never really understood how important they could be. I assumed they were simply five…