Bill Overview
Title: To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a new ZIP Code for certain communities in Wisconsin.
Description: This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of Village of Somers, Village of Mount Pleasant, and Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin.
Sponsors: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Target Audience
Population: People living or working in the Villages of Somers, Mount Pleasant, and Caledonia, Wisconsin
Estimated Size: 41000
- Each village will receive a new unique ZIP Code.
- ZIP Codes are used for mail delivery, statistical gathering, and other geographical identification.
- The impact of a new ZIP Code typically directly affects residents, businesses, and services within the area.
Reasoning
- The policy applies directly to a specific geographic population, covering approximately 41,000 people in three villages. These are contained communities, and the impact outside these zones is minimal.
- The budget constraints suggest a low-cost implementation given the nature of ZIP Code changes, which are primarily administrative but carry significant local identity implications.
- Key impacts would include administrative changes for local businesses, potential benefits or inconveniences to residents due to changes in service delivery based on postal codes, particularly for professionals and online services relying on ZIP code data.
- Some residents might not see a notable change in their wellbeing, while others might experience improvements due to improved recognizing of their community's distinct identity.
Simulated Interviews
Local Business Owner (Village of Somers, WI)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A unique ZIP Code might improve delivery efficiency for my business.
- It might also help in distinguishing our community, which can be good for local marketing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
IT Specialist (Village of Mount Pleasant, WI)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As long as my online orders keep arriving, I'm indifferent to a new ZIP Code.
- I see no significant impact on my day-to-day life.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Retired (Village of Caledonia, WI)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm worried that I will have to update my address on multiple accounts.
- But having a distinct ZIP Code might make us feel more recognized and boost community pride.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
College Student (Village of Somers, WI)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Initially, I might have to deal with updates in my student records, but overall, I don't see much change.
- The ZIP Code change might mean nothing unless local service delivery changes.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Local Government Employee (Village of Mount Pleasant, WI)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The ZIP Code change could streamline our community planning efforts.
- This might help in more localized data analysis and service allocation.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Freelance Graphic Designer (Village of Caledonia, WI)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Accuracy in ZIP Codes is critical for timely delivery of materials I need for projects.
- I'm optimistic but cautious about service disruption.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Teacher (Village of Somers, WI)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This could simplify our school's logistics with suppliers and parent mailers.
- I don't foresee a major impact on my personal life.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Real Estate Agent (Village of Mount Pleasant, WI)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- New ZIP Codes can restructure property valuations.
- It's an opportunity for marketing but also requires updates to all my business documents.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Healthcare Worker (Village of Caledonia, WI)
Age: 37 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It might affect patient records due to address changes, but the impact seems administrative.
- Not particularly worried about personal changes as I'm more concerned about institutional readiness.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
University Researcher (Village of Somers, WI)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A new ZIP Code can improve data precision, which is useful for my research.
- Though, it's another layer of data I will now have to integrate into my work flow.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $200000 (Low: $150000, High: $250000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The administrative costs involved with implementing new ZIP Codes are modest but necessary to ensure accurate service delivery.
- Consideration must be given to the implications on postal logistics until new routes and systems are fully operational.
- Potential impacts on local businesses and residents, such as reprinting of stationery and updating databases.