What Is ZipCode.live?
ZipCode.live is a free, publicly accessible postal code and ZIP code directory covering 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Our goal is simple: make it instant and effortless to look up any ZIP code, postal code, postcode, PIN code, or PLZ — no matter where in the world you are.
Whether you're filling out an international shipping form, verifying a delivery address, building a location-based app, or doing geographic research, ZipCode.live has you covered.
Our Data Sources
Our postal code data is compiled from trusted, publicly available sources including:
- GeoNames — the world's largest free geographical database
- Official national postal authority datasets (USPS, Royal Mail, Canada Post, etc.)
- OpenStreetMap Nominatim for reverse geocoding
- Zippopotamus API for structured ZIP lookups
- Country-specific open government data portals
We update our database regularly to reflect changes in postal routing and new code assignments.
Coverage
ZipCode.live covers postal codes for 200+ countries and territories, including all major postal systems:
- USA ZIP codes (5-digit and ZIP+4)
- UK postcodes (alphanumeric, e.g. SW1A 1AA)
- Canadian postal codes (A1A 1A1 format)
- Indian PIN codes (6-digit)
- Australian postcodes (4-digit)
- German PLZ, French Code Postal, Brazilian CEP, and much more
Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. Our "What Is My ZIP Code?" tool uses your browser's built-in geolocation only to look up your current postal code — your location is never stored, logged, or shared. See our full Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
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