It's very easy to chalk up certain facets of our lives to just being "the way it's always been." From daylight savings time to time zones, most of us don't even give a second thought to the meaning ...

The humble ZIP Code shows up in all kinds of surprising places. Planet Money looks at how it was born, how it transformed the mail and talks to one researcher who argues that it's gone too far. The ...

There is still a feeling of excitement when you get something in the mail, or rather when you get something in the mail that is not a credit card bill. Unfortunately, credit cards, and paying for them ...

What do zip codes tell us about the spread of the coronavirus? As more detailed information becomes available through the state Department of Health, the number of Pennsylvania’s coronavirus positive ...

Obtaining new clients is vital for most law firms. One nuance of law firm advertising that many overlook is tracking where their clients generally come from in any locale. For example, knowing the zip ...

Looking to buy a home in America's hottest real estate market? Pack your winter coat—you might be heading to the Northeast or the Midwest. Spokeo analyzed data from Realtor.com to explore the most ...

An analysis of state ZIP code and Census Bureau data found that infection rates in predominantly nonwhite ZIP codes were three times as high as in ZIP codes where the population is mostly white.

Like our social security numbers, birth dates, and phone numbers, our ZIP codes are one of many seemingly random number sequences etched in our minds. But, for the most part, the only people who know ...