Is there a way to add a zip code to streets using the OSM editor? asked 18 Feb '13, 20:15  gabriel_casado |
3 Answers:
In the online editor Potlatch many POIs have an Address tab (usually third from left) which enables you to input address information. One of the fields is "Postcode:" which is also used for Zip Codes. This populates the If this option is not available then you can switch to Advanced Edit mode (option of bottom of POI panel) and directly add the The Java editor JOSM has a preset for adding address information under its Note that post code is not only British English, the OSM standard, but corresponds better than Zip Code with the name in other languages. answered 17 Apr '13, 14:33  SK53 ♦ |
See https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:addr and https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Proposed_features/House_numbers/Karlsruhe_Schema#Tags for the tags that are in use (at least in germany, but applicable worldwide) answered 18 Feb '13, 21:40  gormo edited 18 Feb '13, 21:43 |
You can use postal_code=* to associate a street with a zip code. But individual addresses are preferred, as gormo already pointed out. /al answered 19 Feb '13, 16:21  _al |
similar question https://help.openstreetmap.org/questions/6896/zip-codes-and-associated-areas if you search these questions you will find more info .. try zip code or post code