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Monthly ZIP Code, County, and City Data Updates Resume
Overview
Cotality is reestablishing monthly updates for ZIP codes, counties, and cities to maintain alignment with current USPS data and regional boundary changes.
Release Timeline
Production deployment: March 14, 2026
Testing availability: Now on UAT
Monthly schedule:
DEV: 4th of month @ 6:00 AM CT
QA: 4th of month @ 7:00 AM CT
UAT: 5th of month
PROD: Each scheduled Saturday release
Data Changes (Through December 2025)
Update Type | Count | Impact |
|---|---|---|
New ZIP codes | 57 | New service areas or re-designations |
Deleted ZIP codes | 196 | Obsolete or merged codes |
Updated county names | 9 | May affect location configurations |
Updated city names | 35 | May affect location configurations |
Note: Connecticut Planning Region changes are excluded from this update; a separate communication is forthcoming.
System Impact
CMSnet and CMS Stand Alone: Automatic updates post-deployment
CMS Ports: Updated geographic validation
Recommendation: test automated routing and territory reporting in UAT
Resources
Detailed change files are available by request from your Customer Success Manager.