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What Data Type to Use with Zip Codes

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When working with a United States zip code in your program, would it be better to use an integer variable or a character string? Why?

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Discusses the comparative merits of representing a zip code as either a numeral or a character.

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When using 5 digit Zip codes in program it is safe to use a character string because on ...

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