# All USA zip codes **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [July 15, 2001, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527 "2001-07-15T00:26:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ScottHaneda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@ScottHaneda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ScottHaneda)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527/1 "2001-07-15T00:26:15Z")
I need a list of all the Zip codes in the USA as well as the associated town, like a tab delimeted text file will be fine, anyone know where I can get such a thing, and is there perhaps someone out there with software that maybe able to do a export for me? ---
**Author:** ![Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/50afbb/32.png) [@Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duck_Duck_Goose)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527/2 "2001-07-15T02:21:53Z")
Try checking with Google. [http://www.google.com](http://www.google.com) “zip codes list” maybe? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ScottHaneda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@ScottHaneda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ScottHaneda)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527/3 "2001-07-15T02:26:20Z")
spent hours there already 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![racinchikki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@racinchikki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racinchikki)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527/4 "2001-07-15T02:33:35Z")
Check the local post office. They have a two-volume set. ---
**Author:** ![dorkbro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@dorkbro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorkbro)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527/5 "2001-07-15T03:01:58Z")
I did spot a company offering a file much like you are looking for - [http://www.zipinfo.com/](http://www.zipinfo.com/) has files for download - but they are charging for them. The prices aren’t too bad if you just need to use a single download on one computer - but the prices go up if you need updated files (quarterly or yearly updates are available), or if you need to use the data on several machines within an organization. I would guess that the pricing model here indicates that a file of the sort you are looking for may not be available for free, but I haven’t done an exhaustive search to know for sure. I did try a quick look at the Postal Service site ([www.usps.com](http://www.usps.com)), and I did not find what you are looking for immediately available for download. A more careful look might yield better results. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Xgemina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/b5e925/32.png) [@Xgemina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xgemina)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527/6 "2001-07-15T03:31:12Z")
We have a neat little book in our office that we use to look up zip codes. You can find in on Amazon for $18. I’ld give a link, but not sure if that’s allowed. Here’s the name: 2001 Complete US ZIP - Area Code Directory: 3-way easy lookup for all US ZIP codes and area codes ---
**Author:** ![sailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@sailor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sailor)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527/7 "2001-07-15T05:15:17Z")
Hmmm… could it possibly be that…, maybe… just per chance… the [USPS](http://www.usps.com/ncsc/lookups/lookups.htm) may have this info? quote: For more information on ZIP Codes please call the toll free ZIP Code Information number at 800-275-8777. ---
**Author:** ![SmackFu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/53a042/32.png) [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527/8 "2001-07-15T05:48:55Z")
And if you follow sailor’s link, and click on the zip code faq, you get this rather relevant tidbit: > [@](#): > > **Where can I get a database or directory of all ZIP Codes and/or ZIP+4 codes along with the corresponding city, state, county, etc.? Is this information available on the web?** > > The information you are seeking is not available via download but is provided through the National Customer Support Center at (800) 238-3150. Ask the service representative for pricing and information for our products. Pretty lame in my opinion, since providing the text list wouldn’t actually cost them anything. ---
**Author:** ![friedo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527/9 "2001-07-15T05:54:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SmackFu \* > Pretty lame in my opinion, since providing the text list wouldn’t actually cost them anything. No, but remember that the USPS doens’t get any tax subsidies any more. They’re a self-supporting government-owned corporation. So they do need to watch their bottom line. If there’s enough demand for this info, then I’m glad it’s keeping stamp prices down. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Baraqiyal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@Baraqiyal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baraqiyal)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-usa-zip-codes/72527/10 "2001-07-15T06:05:11Z")
I emailed you a zip code file with corresponding cities and states. Hope it helps.