GIS Boundary Files
Boundary files are fundamental building blocks for your business mapping system.  The most commonly used files are described below.
Postal Geography Files
5-digit ZIP Code boundaries are used to:
  • thematically represent data
  • build custom territories or regions
  • support market research and planning

Files are updated quarterly and are available in all GIS formats.  Centroids included.  State or US files.
9-digit ZIP Code centroids are used for:

Files are updated quarterly and are available in all GIS formats.  State or US files.
Carrier Route boundaries are used for:
  • target marketing
  • data visualization
  • market research

Files are updated quarterly and are available in all GIS formats.  State or US files.
Census Geography Files
From block group to MSA, this stuff is all freely available with ESRI software or from www.census.gov.  If you are paying for it, we should talk!
Miscellaneous Boundary Files
US Cable boundaries (MediaPrints) are used for:
  • market analysis (M&A)
  • media planning
  • affiliate relations
  • distribution analysis

Files are updated quarterly and are available in all GIS formats.  State or US files.  (more info)
Congressional district boundaries are used for:
  • policy analysis and lobbying
  • data visualization

Files are updated annually and are available in all GIS formats.  State or US files.  (more info)

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