Key things to know
- Your plan sets how many ZIP slots you have; the window always shows how many are left.
- Adds and removals are staged first - nothing changes until you click Save ZIP changes.
- New ZIPs lock for about 90 days after saving before they can be removed.
- Only organization admins and owners can change ZIP codes.
Adding ZIPs
1
Open the ZIP manager
If your organization has no ZIP codes yet, organization owners and admins see
Add ZIP Codes as the first screen after signing in on phones, tablets, and desktop.
This includes people who skipped ZIP codes during Deal Flow Setup. Add and save at
least one ZIP before continuing. After you save, a short scanning animation plays,
then Deal Hub fills with listings. Other team members see a notice asking
them to contact an admin or owner, but they can continue to other parts of the app. The
Get Started guide stays minimized until ZIP setup is complete. That guide is only on a
computer. You can also open the
window anytime from ZIPs next to the Deal Hub title on a phone, or ZIPs in the
Deal Hub toolbar on a larger screen, or from Add Your First ZIP if Deal Hub is still
empty.
2
Add by state and city
In the add panel, pick a state (step 1), then start typing a city (step 2) and choose it
from the suggestions. Picking a city is recommended - the map loads its ZIP boundaries much
faster than for a whole state. Click + Add city ZIPs to stage every ZIP in that city at
once - the button shows how many ZIPs it will add. If the city has more ZIPs than you have
free slots, you’ll be asked to confirm adding as many as fit. To go back to browsing the
entire state - for example to pick rural ZIPs outside any city - click View whole state
under the city field.
3
Or add a single ZIP
In the same panel, type a 5-digit ZIP in the field under “or a single ZIP” and click
Add. The map zooms to the ZIP you added.
4
Or click the map
Once a state is selected, ZIP boundaries for the visible area load on the map. More
boundaries load as you zoom or move the map. Click any ZIP area to add it; click it again
to remove it from your staged changes. A legend in the corner shows which color means
available and which means selected, and a small badge reports loading progress.
5
Watch your slots
The My ZIP Slots panel shows ZIPs you’ve staged for adding first (marked New),
followed by every saved ZIP and an Add ZIP button with how many slots are left. The
panel header shows the new ZIP count. Tap a saved ZIP to show it on the map, or tap the
X to stage it for removal. Staged new ZIPs can be clicked to un-stage them before saving.
On a phone the list stays in a short scroll area; use Find a ZIP to filter it.
On a larger screen the slots list fills the space under the map and scrolls there.
6
Save
Click Save ZIP changes. A summary next to the button shows what will change (for
example “+2 new ZIPs” and “1 removed”), and the save button includes the new ZIP count.
If you’re adding new ZIPs, a confirmation explains the
lock: “You’re adding 2 new ZIP codes. After you save, they will be locked for 90 days
before you can remove them. Continue?” Saving immediately reruns your Deal Hub search with
the new ZIP list. Closing the window with unsaved changes asks you to confirm before
discarding them.
Related settings: your ZIP slot count comes from your plan. See
Advanced Settings > Organization for plan and
billing details.
ZIP slots by plan
If a higher tier is available, the slots panel also shows how many extra slots the next plan
adds, with an Upgrade to unlock button that opens your organization settings.
The removal lock
- Each saved ZIP shows its removal status: Removable, or a countdown such as Removable in 45d (shown in minutes, hours, or days as the unlock approaches).
- Locked ZIPs cannot be staged for removal until they unlock. Use the X on a Removable ZIP to stage removal.
- Removals are staged like adds: removed ZIPs move to a separate area where you can undo them before clicking Save ZIP changes.
- The lock exists so listing history and market values stay meaningful for areas you scan.
Restrictions
- Alaska, Hawaii, and Kentucky are not available in the state picker.
- Louisville, KY ZIP codes can’t be added; entering one shows “Louisville ZIP codes are not allowed”. Deal Flow Setup also hides Louisville as a metro and city search, and sends anyone who still has one of those ZIPs back to the market step.
- ZIPs must be valid 5-digit codes; duplicates show “ZIP already saved” or “ZIP already added”.
- When all slots are used you’ll see “No ZIP slots available” until you remove a ZIP or upgrade.
Common questions
Why don't I see properties after adding a ZIP?
Why don't I see properties after adding a ZIP?
New ZIPs populate after the next data sync, which runs on a daily cycle. If the ZIP is
saved but no listings appear, also check your filters - a tight price range or property
type filter can hide everything. Reset filters to confirm.
Why can't I remove a ZIP?
Why can't I remove a ZIP?
New ZIPs lock for about 90 days after you save them. The ZIP shows a Removable in
countdown until the lock expires; after that it shows Removable and can be removed.
Can I swap a ZIP for a different one?
Can I swap a ZIP for a different one?
Yes, as long as the ZIP you’re removing is past its lock. Removing it frees the slot
immediately, and you can stage the new ZIP in the same session before saving. The new ZIP
starts its own lock period.
Who can manage ZIPs?
Who can manage ZIPs?
Only organization admins and owners can add or remove ZIP codes. Other team members can
browse listings for the saved ZIPs but can’t change the list.
What happens to saved deals if I remove their ZIP?
What happens to saved deals if I remove their ZIP?
Nothing - deals already saved to your Deal Pipeline stay there. Removing a ZIP only stops
new listings from that area appearing in Deal Hub browse.
I added a whole city but some ZIPs are missing. Why?
I added a whole city but some ZIPs are missing. Why?
+ Add city ZIPs only stages ZIPs that fit in your remaining slots and skips ZIPs you
already track. If the city had more ZIPs than free slots, the confirmation told you how
many were added.
What should I do if ZIP boundaries fail to load?
What should I do if ZIP boundaries fail to load?
Click Retry in the map message. The ZIP manager retries only the failed boundaries
and keeps the boundaries that already loaded. If the problem continues, close and reopen
the ZIP manager before trying again.
Why doesn't my ZIP draw an outline on the map?
Why doesn't my ZIP draw an outline on the map?
A small number of ZIP codes - typically PO-box-only ZIPs - have no mapped boundary in
census data. You can still add and track these ZIPs normally; they just don’t draw an
outline on the map, and that isn’t an error.