How to get zip code or area code of the current location in android?

Question

I would like to get the zip code of the current location in android device for my app,any example or snippet on locating it. I have tried geocoder it gives lat & long position only.

Answer 1

You are clearly not using it right then...

Geocoder geocoder = new Geocoder(this, Locale.getDefault());
// lat,lng, your current location
List<Address> addresses = geocoder.getFromLocation(lat, lng, 1); 

Now the list of Address contains the closest known areas. The Address object has the getPostalCode() function. Grab the first object and find it's Postal code.

There you go.

Answer 2

Check our the Geocoder class in Android. That class has getFromLocation method which works for me. You could use like the following in your activity.

Geocoder geocoder = new Geocoder(this, Locale.getDefault());
List<Address> addresses = geocoder.getFromLocation(lat, lng, 1);

Address class docs

If it doesn't for some reason you should look for a reverse geocoding service