This database system contains standardized geographic information for U.S. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs), covering key fields such as ZIP codes, geographic identifiers, classification codes, land and water areas, and geographic center point coordinates. The data is compiled based on the U.S. public geographic information system and presented in both Chinese and English. It provides accurate and standardized geographic data support for spatial analysis, market research, and policy evaluation based on ZIP code divisions.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Geographic Information for Detailed Analysis: In addition to basic ZIP codes, it includes unique geographic identifiers (GEOID20), functional status, land and water areas, and latitude and longitude coordinates. Users can perform precise spatial calculations and visualizations using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Standardized Codes for Data Integration: Contains standard geographic classification codes such as CLASSFP20 and MTFCC20, facilitating matching and integration with diverse statistical data sources including population, economy, and commerce. This enhances the efficiency and consistency of cross-data-source analysis.
- Area and Center Point Data for Diverse Applications: Provides area information and center point coordinates for each ZIP code area, supporting calculations of coverage and density metrics, as well as distance analysis, regional partitioning, and resource allocation simulations.
- Clear Structure and Ready-to-Use: The data has been cleaned and structured, enabling direct import into databases or analytical software. This saves users time on data preparation and is particularly suitable for teams needing to quickly conduct geography-related research.
Data Application Value
- Commercial Site Selection and Market Analysis: Businesses can evaluate commercial coverage, delivery radius, or potential market size based on the area, center location, and geographic characteristics of ZIP code regions, providing a basis for store planning, logistics optimization, and regional marketing.
- Social Science and Public Policy Research: Researchers can use this data to conduct studies on regional disparities, community divisions, and public service coverage. Area and coordinate information enable spatial econometric modeling or geographic evaluation of policy effectiveness.
- Map Production and Spatial Visualization: Supports the integration of ZIP code areas with other statistical indicators (e.g., population distribution, consumption levels) to generate thematic maps or dynamic dashboards for reporting, decision support, or public information dissemination.
- Cross-Regional Resource Planning and Management: Government agencies and non-profit organizations can leverage this data to identify the geographic attributes of different ZIP code areas, assisting in public management tasks such as infrastructure layout, emergency response planning, and environmental assessments.
The CnOpenData U.S. ZIP Code Area Geographic Information Data System integrates complete geographic attribute information for U.S. ZIP code areas, combining accuracy and practicality. It provides a reliable geographic data foundation for business analysis, academic research, and public management. Whether conducting market segmentation, spatial modeling, regional comparisons, or policy evaluations, this data enables users to efficiently and accurately perform multidimensional analysis based on ZIP code divisions.
Time Period
2025 Edition
Field Display
Sample Data
Data Update Frequency
Annual Updates