June 21, 2024
Abstract
The U.S. Zip Code Boundaries and Centroids product will have some important updates for the August 2024 Release.
Overview of Features and Functionality
New ZIP Code boundary and points layer available without Filler ZIP Codes
For the August release, Precisely will introduce companion ZIP code layers which do not contain any Filler (MX Prefix) ZIP Codes. This is to better support certain use cases where our clients can take advantage of assigning real ZIP codes to contiguous areas in the United States in order to build more cohesive territories or to assign assets to valid ZIP codes regardless of whether there is actual postal delivery data in that area. The standard ZIP Code boundary layers in the current product will remain unchanged. Below is an example of how new files will appear in product:
ZIP_Boundaries_ST.ext
ZIP_Boundaries_NoFill_ST.ext
ZIP_Centroids_ ST.ext
ZIP_Centroids_NoFill_ST.ext
ZIP_Alt_Names_US_YYYYMM
zip_changelog_YYYYMM
Zip_changelog_NoFill_YYYYMM (note that first NoFill changelog will appear in the November release)
Important Update to the Change Log
The added and deleted ZIP code records in the Change Log will be calculated using the ZIP Centroids layer to give an accurate accounting of added and removed unique ZIP codes. The current Change Log was using boundary changes only for Adds, Deletes, and Changes.
Schema File Update
The schema .xls format will change to adapt to a new standard for Precisely data products including new fields. More information can be found here: Community Announcement on Schema Changes
KML Format will no longer be available as of the November Release. The format is being discontinued. The product will continue to be available in Shapefile, Well Known Text, Extended Tab, PostGIS and MySQL formats.
Availability
The Filler ZIP Additional files, change log and Schema file updates detailed above will first appear in the 2024.08 (August) release. KML format will be dropped as of the November release. Filler ZIP layers will be included along with standard ZIP Code boundary files in the Carrier Routes product.
Contact Information
If you would like technical assistance, please contact the Precisely Global Support team at https://support.precisely.com/.
Any questions relating to this announcement can be directed to:
John Tagliaferro
Product Management Director
john.tagliaferro@precisely.com
www.precisely.com
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