An analysis critiquing the use of ZIP codes for geospatial analysis reveals significant flaws in using postal routes for data interpretation and decision-making. ZIP codes mask important demographic variations and don't accurately represent human behavior patterns or real geographic boundaries, potentially leading to misleading insights in business and public policy decisions.
https://carto.com/blog/zip-codes-spatial-analysis
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