CivicSpace ZIP Code Database
30 Apr, 2008 | Written by Frank Carver | under Information
I sometimes bump into software which requires input of a Zip code. Unfortunately, a zip code in and of itself conveys very little information – with the possible exception of 90210.
I was happy to find via Mapping Hacks that there is an open, public file of zip codes with a bunch of useful attributes including city, state, timezone etc.
best of all, it is self-referentially supplied in a “zip” file 
For years Frank Carver has been paying attention to the strange world of convergent technology. During that time he has discussed and researched broad subject areas, come to some surprising conclusions, produced and distributed digital media, scattered ideas and opinions like sparks from a firework, and above all consulted for businesses both large and small to help develop and deploy successful systems, services, and products in this highly complex arena.
