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Grab Census Data for Your Zip Code

SUMMARY: Display census information for a particular zip code, view charts, and compare data with others.

ZIPskinny offers to "get the skinny on that ZIP". Enter a zip code into the website to display a variety of related census data including income, occupation, age, and other demographics. If textual statistics aren't your cup of tea, ZIPskinny offers colorful charts representing the information.

ZIPskinny lets you compare a zip code with its neighbors or up to 20 other zip codes. See which neighboring zip code is the most densely populated or has a higher graduation rate. Display which zip code has the most married couples - and conversely, which one may cater to a singles life.

Sample charts generated from ZIPskinny for a zip code in Manhattan, NY

The site also lists schools located in a zip code as well as student to teacher ratios and other information. You can display a map pointing to the geographic center of the zip code. Plus, a widget builder lets you display information on your website or blog.

ZIPskinny: http://zipskinny.com/