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Zippopotam.us

The Zippopotam.us API provides free access to postal and ZIP code information from over 60 countries, suitable for enhancing address lookup and geocoding functionality in applications.

Developed by Zippopotam.us

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99.92%Uptime
150msLatency
850Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Get location data for US zip codes

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.zippopotam.us/us/90210
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.zippopotam.us/us/90210'
Expected Response
{
  "places": [
    {
      "place name": "Beverly Hills"
    }
  ],
  "country": "United States",
  "post code": "90210"
}
Version:v1
Limit:Unlimited
Real-World Applications
  • Address autocomplete and validation in signup formsOptimized Capability
  • Location-based personalization and analyticsOptimized Capability
  • Filling in city/state fields based on postal codesOptimized Capability
  • Reverse geocoding for user profilesOptimized Capability
  • E-commerce shipping and checkout flowsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication required for instant use
  • ✓ Covers 60+ countries with consistent data format
  • ✓ Fast integration with clear endpoint structure
  • ✓ Free, with generous rate limits
Limitations
  • ✗ No support for XML or other response formats
  • ✗ Community-maintained with occasional data gaps
  • ✗ Limited support for non-standard or new postal codes
  • ✗ No official SLA or priority support

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
8 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Under 5 minutes

Rate Limit

Up to 1,000 requests per hour per IP

Free Tier Usage

Free access with up to 1,000 requests per hour per IP address.

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing fast, simple ZIP code and location lookups for address forms, user profiles, and geodata enrichment.

Not Recommended For

High-security or large-enterprise applications needing guaranteed SLAs, paid support, or official data contracts.

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#geolocation#zip codes#addresses

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