Zip Code Companion

It’s safe to say that nowadays Google is qualified to solve 99.99% of your problems, given its incommensurate resources. Joking aside, while this is a benefit we are all grateful for, from time to time, it feels like the search engine offers more than we can handle, and confusion is lurking around.

That is why many users still resort to simplistic applications in order to get very specific tasks done, even though there are advanced alternatives. This is also the case of ZIP Code Companion, a lightweight piece of software that serves a very narrow purpose, namely that of putting at your disposal an extensive list of ZIP codes for the USA.

First things first, it should be pointed out that, as far as the setup process is concerned, the program raises no difficulty whatsoever, with the installation being uneventful. Once this step is complete, a straightforward GUI prompts you.

While the first time you run the program, it may take a couple of minutes to load its ZIP code database, under normal circumstances, it is much more responsive and easy to navigate.

As for how you get to interact with the app’s database, it need be mentioned that all the information is bundled in the main window, where up to 42,000 entries are neatly organized. As such, each ZIP code in the USA comes along with details on the corresponding city, state, area code, time, and country.

The entries are grouped alphabetically, with search options being integrated as well. That means you can look for a city, ZIP code, or area code at a mouse click.

Aside from that, users should know that printing the database after defining the interval you are interested is possible, as is the case of copying an item to the clipboard. What’s more, the “Mapping” menu enables you to inspect any ZIP code on a map, using your browser.

ZIP Code Companion is a lightweight app that helps you easily browse through US ZIP codes. The program sports a rather modest set of features, but it does serve its purpose well enough.