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08-18-2005, 03:40 PM
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How big is a zip code?
Of the dozen or so customers we have at the moment, two share the same Zip code, that made me a little curious, are they like next door neighbours, or just living in the same area of the city? or just the same city (Houston)?
Yes, it's sad that I think about this, and yes, I could get drunk then call them, but it's easier to post on OOT. 
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#2
08-18-2005, 03:41 PM
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Re: How big is a zip code?
Same general part of town.
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08-18-2005, 03:42 PM
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Re: How big is a zip code?
It varies a lot. Some are very small, like just a few blocks. Some are much larger.
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08-18-2005, 03:44 PM
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Re: How big is a zip code?
Yeah, it depends on how dense the population is in the area.
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08-18-2005, 03:44 PM
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Re: How big is a zip code?
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Yeah, it depends on how dense the population is in the area. [/ QUOTE ] and how big the post office that services the area is.
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#6
08-18-2005, 04:01 PM
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Re: How big is a zip code?
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It varies a lot. Some are very small, like just a few blocks. Some are much larger. [/ QUOTE ] when they r much larger people usually use the longer digits, like the 1st 5 then - and more numbers...this gives u a more direct location i think [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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#7
08-18-2005, 04:18 PM
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Re: How big is a zip code?
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[ QUOTE ] It varies a lot. Some are very small, like just a few blocks. Some are much larger. [/ QUOTE ] when they r much larger people usually use the longer digits, like the 1st 5 then - and more numbers...this gives u a more direct location i think [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] The zip+4 designation is for carrier route sorting (CRRT). Every mailbox in america is assigned a CRRT; bulk mailers attempt to standardize every adress they mail to so that the letters can be routed directly to the appropriate carrier's bag and save big $ on postage. Size of the area is irrelevant.
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#8
08-18-2005, 04:37 PM
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Re: How big is a zip code?
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] It varies a lot. Some are very small, like just a few blocks. Some are much larger. [/ QUOTE ] when they r much larger people usually use the longer digits, like the 1st 5 then - and more numbers...this gives u a more direct location i think [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] The zip+4 designation is for carrier route sorting (CRRT). Every mailbox in america is assigned a CRRT; bulk mailers attempt to standardize every adress they mail to so that the letters can be routed directly to the appropriate carrier's bag and save big $ on postage. Size of the area is irrelevant. [/ QUOTE ] my point was in larger areas these extra numbers helps u narrow it down
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#9
08-18-2005, 03:43 PM
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Re: How big is a zip code?
there's a street performer in boulder, co and his trick is you tell him your zip code and he'll tell you the city youre from and where you like to have lunch in your home town (basically a locally owned restaurant). he was amazing. he was right on about 90-95% of the time.
so in answer to your question, i have no idea.
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#10
08-18-2005, 03:46 PM
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Re: How big is a zip code?
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there's a street performer in boulder, co and his trick is you tell him your zip code and he'll tell you the city youre from and where you like to have lunch in your home town (basically a locally owned restaurant). he was amazing. he was right on about 90-95% of the time. [/ QUOTE ] What's his range? Does it have to be in the general Denver area, or can I give him the zip code from where I grew up in WI or where I lived for a while in San Diego? I might have to go find this guy and try it out.
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