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    Current Zip code database available?

    Can anyone suggest where I might get a current ZIP code database? I got my copy years ago, and it is out of date.

    Thanks for the suggestions.

    Regards,

    Jay Talbott
    Jay Talbott
    Lexington, KY


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    RE: Current Zip code database available?

    Alpha still sells the Zip Code Database, just check out http://www.alphasoftware.com/shop/itemdesc.asp?PRODID=6

    Lenny Forziati
    Vice President, Internet Products and Technical Services
    Alpha Software Corporation

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      #3
      RE: Current Zip code database available?

      Thanks for your response. I originally got the zip code database from Alpha, and would buy it again if I knew how current it was.

      Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

      Regards,

      Jay Talbott
      Jay Talbott
      Lexington, KY

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        #4
        RE: Current Zip code database available?

        It is regularly updated, though I'm not sure exactly how often. If you email [email protected] or call 1-800-451-1018 they will be able to tell you.

        Lenny Forziati
        Vice President, Internet Products and Technical Services
        Alpha Software Corporation

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          #5
          RE: Current Zip code database available?

          Thanks. I did as you suggested, and here is the email I got from Alpha:

          The zip code database is about two years old. We are
          updating it in the very, very near future. Our source is
          the US Post Office. Check back with me in about a week
          or you can order it now and I will put it on hold until we
          have it. The cost will be $24.00


          Regards,

          Jay Talbott
          Jay Talbott
          Lexington, KY

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            #6
            RE: Current Zip code database available?

            Jay,

            As you saw from James's message, Alpha uses the USPS database because it's the only accurate one around. It's offered by them for about $300.00 per one-year subscription, and is updated quarterly.

            There isn't too much conversion to create a new Alpha-style table, and then just copy it in from there. I know this is a lot more than $24.00, but I've often thought of doing it because most of my databases are used for direct mail.

            If you are actually mailing to these records, you might want to also look into a good CASS certified coding program to clean and standardize your addresses as well as add the appropriate ZIP+4's, carrier routes and other required mailing infoprmation.

            Good luck; hope this helped.

            Regards,

            Geoff Hollander

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