HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Map ZIP codes to Census geographies for real estate and demographic research.
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Why people use HUD User (USPS Crosswalk)
HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) Real Estate Data Mapping
This Connector removes that friction. Your agent handles the crosswalks automatically, pulling the exact HUD User Data you need with a single request. You get clean data ready for your final report in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get accurate government geographic data without the manual lookup work.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Standardizing property lists
A real estate firm has a list of 500 ZIP codes and needs to know the corresponding Census Tracts for a report.
- Real-world use case 02
Mapping zoning proposals
An urban planner needs to identify which congressional districts contain specific ZIP codes for a zoning proposal.
- Real-world use case 03
Regional ad targeting
A marketing team wants to group ZIP codes into Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) to target regional ads.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with HUD User (USPS Crosswalk).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through HUD User (USPS Crosswalk).
- 01 Capability
Cbsa to zip
Find every ZIP code associated with a specific CBSA. This helps you group postal data into larger statistical regions for market research.
- 02 Capability
Cbsadiv to zip
Link specific CBSA Divisions to their respective ZIP codes. Use this to get more granular regional data for consumer analysis.
- 03 Capability
Cd to zip
Identify which ZIP codes fall within a specific Congressional District. This is useful for analyzing political boundaries or federal funding areas.
- 04 Capability
County to zip
Get a list of all ZIP codes for a given county. This helps standardize your location data when dealing with regional real estate.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through HUD User (USPS Crosswalk).
- 05 Capability
Tract to zip
Map Census Tracts to their corresponding ZIP codes. Use this to connect demographic data to specific postal areas.
- 06 Capability
Zip to cbsa
See which Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) a specific ZIP code belongs to. This makes it easy to categorize locations for broad economic reports.
- 07 Capability
Zip to cbsadiv
Determine the CBSA Division for any given ZIP code. This provides a deeper level of regional context for urban planning.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through HUD User (USPS Crosswalk).
- 08 Capability
Zip to cd
Look up the Congressional District for a specific ZIP code. This helps you quickly check political boundaries for a location.
- 09 Capability
Zip to county
Find the county name for any ZIP code. This is a fast way to clean up property lists and regional data.
- 10 Capability
Zip to tract
Retrieve the Census Tract for a given ZIP code. This is essential for accurate demographic and urban development research.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gUO1oRPrTtBUQovf2DmeB4W5Yeva5U9zago7jKzy/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it HUD User (USPS Crosswalk), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gUO1oRPrTtBUQovf2DmeB4W5Yeva5U9zago7jKzy/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hud-user-usps-crosswalk": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gUO1oRPrTtBUQovf2DmeB4W5Yeva5U9zago7jKzy/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using HUD User (USPS Crosswalk)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using HUD User (USPS Crosswalk), help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hud-user-usps-crosswalk": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gUO1oRPrTtBUQovf2DmeB4W5Yeva5U9zago7jKzy/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using HUD User (USPS Crosswalk)
Ask Copilot: "Using HUD User (USPS Crosswalk), help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hud-user-usps-crosswalk": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gUO1oRPrTtBUQovf2DmeB4W5Yeva5U9zago7jKzy/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using HUD User (USPS Crosswalk)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using HUD User (USPS Crosswalk), help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hud-user-usps-crosswalk": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gUO1oRPrTtBUQovf2DmeB4W5Yeva5U9zago7jKzy/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using HUD User (USPS Crosswalk)
Ask Cline: "Using HUD User (USPS Crosswalk), help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add hud-user-usps-crosswalk --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gUO1oRPrTtBUQovf2DmeB4W5Yeva5U9zago7jKzy/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using HUD User (USPS Crosswalk)
Ask Claude: "Using HUD User (USPS Crosswalk), show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work HUD User can move forward.
Real estate analysts and urban planners who are tired of manual data entry and want to automate demographic mapping.
Real Estate Data Analyst
Pulling regional demographics for property portfolios to identify high-growth areas.
Urban Planner
Mapping out community development zones based on official census data.
Market Researcher
Identifying consumer clusters across different congressional districts for targeted campaigns.
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Before you connect
Questions about HUD User.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) MCP?
It is a capability that lets your AI agent automatically map ZIP codes to official Census Bureau geographies like tracts, counties, and congressional districts.
Can I use the HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) MCP for real estate analysis?
Yes, it is perfect for real estate professionals who need to link postal codes to census tracts or counties for demographic reporting.
Does the HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) MCP support CBSA data?
Yes, it can map ZIP codes to Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) and their specific divisions, which is great for regional market research.
How does the HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) MCP help with urban planning?
It allows planners to quickly identify which congressional districts or census tracts are associated with specific ZIP codes for zoning and development.
Will the HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) MCP help me clean my data?
It's a great way to standardize messy location data by converting various ZIP codes into consistent government-verified county or tract names.
Can I find Congressional Districts using the HUD User (USPS Crosswalk) MCP?
Yes, the Connector includes a specific capability to look up Congressional Districts for any given ZIP code, helping you understand political boundaries.
How do I get a HUD User Access Token?
Register for an account at the HUD User API page (https://www.huduser.gov/portal/dataset/uspszip-api.html), confirm your email, and generate a token in your user dashboard.
Which year of data is used?
By default, the API returns the most recent available data. You can optionally specify a year and quarter in each capability.
Does it support mapping Tracts back to ZIP codes?
Yes, capabilities like tract_to_zip and county_to_zip allow bidirectional crosswalking between geography IDs and ZIP codes.
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