Professional ZIP & Postal Code Directory
Get Zips is built to be the most practical ZIP and postal code finder for real users. Instead of giving you an overwhelming list, it helps you narrow results using multiple criteria such as country alpha-2 codes, postal codes, city names, counties, and communities. This makes searching faster, more accurate, and much easier to trust.
The goal is simple: provide a “Zip Express” experience where you can locate the correct row in seconds, confirm location fields at a glance, and copy the details for shipping, address verification, analytics, mapping, or customer support. When your dataset contains multiple places with similar names, these focused filters are what turn a basic search into a professional tool.
COUNTRY (Alpha-2), POSTAL_CODE, CITY, STATE, SHORT_STATE, COUNTY, SHORT_COUNTY, COMMUNITY, SHORT_COMMUNITY, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, ACCURACY. These fields are designed for flexible search and verification, especially when multiple entries share similar names.
Tip: Country + Postal Code is the fastest way to get a clean match list.
2-letter code from COUNTRY column.
Matches POSTAL_CODE (partial allowed).
Useful when postal code is unknown.
Region/state/canton full name.
Abbreviation from SHORT_STATE.
Helps separate similar cities.
Matches SHORT_COUNTY.
Matches COMMUNITY.
Matches SHORT_COMMUNITY.
Use this for address-like searching or when you’re not sure which field contains the information. For best precision, combine the specific fields above.
The easiest method is Country (Alpha-2) + Postal Code. If you don’t know the postal code, use Country + City, then refine with State/County/Community.
Get Zips is designed for a fast, professional workflow. The multi-field lookup helps you reduce large result lists by forcing the search to match multiple criteria at the same time. This is especially important because postal datasets often contain repeated city names, multiple communities under one code, and region names that look similar across countries.
Think of it like narrowing a funnel: start broad, then add detail. If you begin with a city name alone, you may see many matches. When you add the country alpha-2 code (like BD or CH), the list becomes more accurate immediately. Add postal code digits if you have them, and then refine further using state, county, or community until the result is clearly correct.
Enter the 2-letter Alpha-2 code from the COUNTRY column. This is the best way to keep your search relevant. It prevents confusion when different countries share similar city or community names.
If you know the postal code, enter it for the quickest match. If not, type the city name to discover codes in that area. Partial matching helps you narrow even when you don’t remember the full code.
Use state/short state to confirm the region. If you still see multiple matches, use county or community fields to select the correct row. This is especially useful when one postal code maps to multiple nearby areas.
ZIP codes (and postal codes worldwide) are structured location identifiers created to improve mail routing and delivery accuracy. Over time, these codes became essential far beyond mail: they are used for shipping rate calculations, address validation, fraud detection, regional tax estimates, service eligibility checks, and logistics planning. When a business confirms a postal code before shipping, it reduces failed deliveries and saves both time and money.
For everyday users, postal code lookup is equally useful. People use ZIP/postal codes to verify an address, find nearby areas, understand which city or county a code belongs to, and locate coordinates for mapping. A well-designed lookup tool should not only return the code—it should also present the related geographic context clearly so you can make decisions confidently.
Many cities and communities share names across different countries. Searching a city name without a country filter can produce a long list of results, which slows down the user and increases the chance of selecting the wrong row. Country Alpha-2 codes solve this problem immediately by restricting the search to the correct nation, which is especially important for global datasets.
Get Zips places the country filter at the beginning on purpose. In a “Zip Express” workflow, the fastest win is reducing noise early. When users combine country with postal code or city, they typically reach a correct match in seconds rather than scanning pages of results.
Depending on the country and dataset style, a “state” field might represent a state, province, region, canton, or similar administrative area. Many datasets store both a full name and an abbreviated form to make the data easier to work with. The full state name is useful when you’re reading results, while the short state code is useful when you already know the abbreviation and want a faster filter.
In Get Zips, you can use either one—or both—depending on your situation. If you receive a short code from another tool or a database, searching by Short State can instantly narrow your match list while still keeping the results human-friendly.
County and community data helps resolve ambiguity. A postal code may cover multiple nearby areas, or a city name may exist in multiple counties. When you add county/community filters, you are essentially adding geographic “proof” to the match. That’s why professional lookup tools always display these fields when available—they make it easier to confirm that the selected row is truly the one you intended.
Short County and Short Community fields are also extremely useful because some datasets use numeric or abbreviated identifiers in other systems. When you need to match Get Zips results with external tools, these short codes can become a reliable bridge between datasets.
Latitude and longitude are powerful because they turn postal data into something you can visualize and measure. Coordinates can be used to plot points on maps, estimate distances, plan delivery routes, and build “nearby search” features. When combined with accuracy, coordinates help you judge how precise an entry is. If you are building services that depend on exact location—like route planning or coverage estimation—accuracy becomes a valuable quality indicator.
Get Zips displays coordinates directly in the result cards so users can copy them quickly into mapping software or analysis tools. This keeps the workflow fast and reduces the need for extra steps or third-party lookups.
Get Zips was created to make postal searching simple, accurate, and practical. Many tools either show too little context or overwhelm users with clutter. We focus on what actually helps: clear filters, clean output, and details you can copy instantly for work. Whether you’re validating an address, planning shipping, building location lists, or analyzing regional data, the goal is the same—get the correct match quickly and confidently.
The platform is evolving into a complete “Zip Express” toolkit, with future additions like time zones, area codes, and current local time mapping per ZIP. The design approach stays consistent: calm colors, readable layout, and a fast workflow that feels professional for both casual users and businesses.
We’d love your feedback. If you want a feature like time zone lookup, area code mapping, map view, API access, or a premium “bulk lookup” mode, send us a message. Your suggestions help shape the next version of Get Zips and keep the tool focused on real-world use.