Forum Discussion
Shape Map (USA/CAN) by Zipcode?
I am looking to visualize my data using a map visual in Power BI and my options are as follows and a note about the experience. Dataset, Zip code data for USA & Canada Filled Map (Bing Maps) ...
Is this useful?
Cartographic Boundary Shapefiles - ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs)
"The cartographic boundary files are simplified representations of selected geographic areas from the Census Bureau’s MAF/TIGER geographic database. These boundary files are specifically designed for small scale thematic mapping.
Generalized boundary files are clipped to a simplified version of the U.S. outline. As a result, some off-shore areas may be excluded from the generalized files."
https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/cbf/cbf_zcta.html