Zip centroid
Zip centroid is the geographic center point of a ZIP code area. It is calculated by finding the average latitude and longitude coordinates of all the addresses within the ZIP code.
For example, the zip centroid of ZIP code 90210 (Beverly Hills, California) is 34.103003° N, 118.410468° W.
Zip centroids are often used in logistics and transportation industries to optimize delivery routes and calculate shipping costs.
It’s important to note that the zip centroid may not always be located in a populated area, as it is determined by the distribution of addresses within the ZIP code.
Examples of Zip centroids:
- ZIP code 10001 (New York, NY): 40.750633° N, 73.997177° W
- ZIP code 60611 (Chicago, IL): 41.89321° N, 87.625913° W
- ZIP code 75201 (Dallas, TX): 32.787629° N, 96.79941° W
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