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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover real estate, economics and cost of living. Sep 16, 2024, 09:08am EDT Capitol Hill is covered to a large extent by ZIP code ...

That used to be the ZIP code for Silver Cliff, Colorado, before the U.S. Postal Service removed it from use and forced the town to use neighboring Westcliffe’s ZIP code. “We lost our identity,” said ...

Seven of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the United States sit in California, which probably comes as no surprise to many Californians. But the nation’s priciest ZIP code, 33109, lies on Fisher ...