PHP Zip Code / State Locator

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    Does any one know of any php functions or something that is very accurate that can locate a users zip code. For example say I visit a website and I'm located in Indiana. This website would show the appropriate listing for the state of Indiana?

    I know of php geoip, but didn't know if that is the way to go. Possibly someone in here is pretty famaliar with what I'm trying to do?
     
    tdd1984, Mar 13, 2009 IP
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    crivion Notable Member

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    with geoip you can locate cities/states too and with a mysql query or something you can get what you need
     
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    tdd1984 Well-Known Member

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    sweet, so with geoip I can return the zip code from the other user computer?

    How accurate would you say it is?
     
    tdd1984, Mar 13, 2009 IP
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    Not at all. Zip codes are very specific; geo-IP databases are vague and notoriously inaccurate. The best way to find out someone's zip code is to ask them. Offer them something free by mail and they'll be honest. Tried and true.
     
    SmallPotatoes, Mar 13, 2009 IP