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usps_state_from_zip Function
Syntax
State as C = usps_state_from_zip(C zip5 )
Arguments
- State
The name of the state containing the specified ZIP code.
- zip5
A 5 or 9 digit ZIP code. The function truncates 9 digit codes to 5 digits.
Description
Contacts the USPS web site and looks up the state for the specified 5 digit zip code.
Discussion
The USPS_State_From_ZIP() function contacts the USPS web site and looks up the state containing the specified ZIP code. It then returns the state that contains the specified ZIP code. Note : Use of this function requires an active Internet connection. ZIP codes are used by the US Postal Service (USPS) for addressing mail in the United States.
Example
? usps_state_from_zip("01803") = "MA" ? usps_state_from_zip("12345") = "NY"