Zip Code .com Domain Names

[Deleted member 70408]

What are zip code .com names selling for these days? Every since Marchex bought most of them, and since the .nets and other extensions are mostly taken, I am wondering what the value is.

 

[GoPC]

I'm wondering the same thing. There CAN'T be that many left... and if Marchex wants to corner the market on them, the once remaining MUST be worth some cash.

Anyone care to speculate? Or is this a no-no subject?

GoPC

 

[BobDiGiTaL]

According to zipinfo.com : only about 43,000 of the 100,000 possible 5-digit ZIP codes are currently in use.

I've seen a few around here for sale.

 

[GoPC]

Is that possible 100K in all ext? Or are there 100K zips in dot com only?

Which brings up another questions? Which are more valuable? I hear that .US zips are all but extinct.

Is there a preference to which ext. is better?

GoPC

 

[simon]

i have seen zip code NNN.com going for 8 to 10K

 

[GoPC]

NNN.com?

Yeah, 3 number dot commons get good money. I'm talking about ZIP codes, not area codes.

Zip codes have 5 digits.

Question is, what do 5 digit zip codes go for nowadays?

GoPC

 

[Yum]

i have NNNNN.com zip domain.
XXXX maybe.

 

[GoPC]

i have NNNNN.com zip domain.
XXXX maybe.

That's what I've been seeing... but I wanted to be sure.

So... is $xxxx the consensus?

GoPC

 

[DNCatalog.com]

I have seen them sell in the xxx range during the past year, but I have not seen any sales recently. I will not sell any of mine for less than xxxx.

 

[Deleted member 70408]

I don't think $x,xxx. I am currently selling 40513.com (Lexington, KY zip) and it is being offered on the forum for less than $200 - in the numeric sale section.

 

[dotNetKing]

I have around 30 or so ranging from sub 1000 population to around 20,000 population.

I would probably sell to a reseller for around $125 for the sub 1000 population names and up to about $1000, if I can get it, for the higher population and higher income per capita zip codes.

Note added 21 sept 2007:
Things change fast. Prices for zip codes have increased and I would be looking for more than this in today's market.

 

[Yum]

What do u think of 10055.com?
It is a Zip name.

 

[.biz]

each zip code in the US covers very small area and not much population. i don't see any value in it except some may get a few type-ins per day. unless you own all 43,000 zip code dot com, then it's another story.

 

[whoisgodaddy]

I realize this thread is very old, but if I don't know where (if anywhere) there is a current conversation going about zip code domain names. Anyway, my question relates to a 10+ year old zip code domain name that I own, 20009.com, which is a very popular place to live in DC, right next to the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, and more. There are all kinds of businesses, including retail, restaurants, bars, etc. The population is about 50,000 and median home value is over $500,000. At least once a year, someone contacts me to buy the domain name, but I'm not sure how to counter their $XXX offers. Suggestions? What about making a directory out of it or otherwise monetizing it myself? Last question: Most valuable end user to try to sell to? Real estate / mortgage?? Thanks.

 

[amplify]

I realize this thread is very old, but if I don't know where (if anywhere) there is a current conversation going about zip code domain names. Anyway, my question relates to a 10+ year old zip code domain name that I own, 20009.com, which is a very popular place to live in DC, right next to the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, and more. There are all kinds of businesses, including retail, restaurants, bars, etc. The population is about 50,000 and median home value is over $500,000. At least once a year, someone contacts me to buy the domain name, but I'm not sure how to counter their $XXX offers. Suggestions? What about making a directory out of it or otherwise monetizing it myself? Last question: Most valuable end user to try to sell to? Real estate / mortgage?? Thanks.

Are you satisfied with $XXX? If not, counter with what you think it is worth, no explanation necessary. It's your property, valuate it how you wish. You'd be surprised at $XX offers, countered with mid $XXXX and met in-between with 'negotiations' (as far as offer/counter-offer, I won't waste time explaining why). How much do you think you can monetize that zip code that Yelp or another directory isn't already profiteering off of?