How to get zip code or area code of the current location in android?

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I would like to get the zip code of the current location in android device for my app,any example or snippet on locating it. I have tried geocoder it gives lat & long position only.

did you have a look at this: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5855843/zipcode-from-location — Parth Doshi, Dec 09 '11 at 06:56

score 17 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 09 '11 at 06:59

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You are clearly not using it right then...

Geocoder geocoder = new Geocoder(this, Locale.getDefault());
// lat,lng, your current location
List<Address> addresses = geocoder.getFromLocation(lat, lng, 1);

Now the list of Address contains the closest known areas. The Address object has the getPostalCode() function. Grab the first object and find it's Postal code.

There you go.

answered Dec 09 '11 at 06:59

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Hi @st0le, I am getting `5-1-304, Koti Main Rd, Badi Chowdi, Koti` as a result when I am calling `addresses.get(0)).getAddressLine(0))` . But I am getting null when I am calling `addresses.get(0)).getPostalCode())` . Please help me to get only pincode. – Sudheer Kumar Jun 25 '13 at 10:21
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@SudheerKumar, It's probably not filled in. Try the other AddressLine(1..n). You can correct the data by making a request at Google – st0le Jun 25 '13 at 15:12
I got it now. Thank you :) – Sudheer Kumar Jun 26 '13 at 09:34
What are `lat` and `lng` in this situation? Obviously latitude and longitude, but if I am trying to get the users location, how do I know what their latitude and longitude are? – AdamMc331 Oct 17 '14 at 02:26
@AdamMc331, that's part of another question. – Jorge E. Hernández Oct 04 '17 at 22:25

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 09 '11 at 06:59

Check our the Geocoder class in Android. That class has getFromLocation method which works for me. You could use like the following in your activity.

Geocoder geocoder = new Geocoder(this, Locale.getDefault());
List<Address> addresses = geocoder.getFromLocation(lat, lng, 1);

Address class docs

If it doesn't for some reason you should look for a reverse geocoding service

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 09 '11 at 07:01

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Read this carefully.

The getFromLocation method is what you need.

answered Dec 09 '11 at 07:01

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How to get zip code or area code of the current location in android?

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