The humble ZIP Code shows up in all kinds of surprising places. Planet Money looks at how it was born, how it transformed the mail and talks to one researcher who argues that it's gone too far. The ...

MovingPlace analyzed data from over six million moves.. A metro Phoenix suburb ranks sixth nationally for new moves. The study focused on moves between January and May 2025. The metro Phoenix area is ...

In 2025, Florida’s rise was the standout story as Miami Beach’s Fisher Island claimed the nation’s top spot. However, California maintained broad dominance through Newport Beach and Los Angeles, while ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover real estate, economics and cost of living. Sep 20, 2023, 12:43pm EDT This article is more than 2 years old. Fisher Island ...

Two Eugene ZIP codes saw sharp rises in moves between September and October. Here's how significant of a month-over-month change there was and why.

The holidays were busy for mail carriers because we were busy sending packages with a familiar five-digit code. Our Planet Money team got curious, where did ZIP codes come from? Here's reporter Sally ...