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How to find local business owners by ZIP code

Search owner, founder and president titles within a radius of a ZIP code, then narrow by company words and size. It is the quickest way to build a territory list for a local business.

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What Buzz does with that
  • Finds the owners and decision makers
  • Reads what each company does, beyond its industry code
  • Shows why each person fits before you spend a contact
  • On paid plans, writes the emails and sends them once you approve

How do you build this list?

  1. Describe the people in one sentence. On Starter and above, search "business owners within 25 miles of 33602 with a mobile number". Buzz reads real titles and company names instead of relying on industry codes. On Free, use the filters in the table below.
  2. Use the right titles. Owner, founder, president, principal, managing partner and general manager.
  3. Set the company size. 1 to 100 employees. Larger sites belong to companies that buy centrally.
  4. Choose the channel. Phone and in person. Local owners respond to someone nearby far more than to a distant email. Scrub numbers against the National Do-Not-Call Registry and your own do-not-call list before calling or texting.
  5. Save, reveal and reach out. Save the list and reveal only the people you will contact. Each reveal uses one contact from your monthly allowance. Export a spreadsheet, or on a paid plan have Buzz write the emails and send them through Buzz Send once you approve.
How to find local business owners by ZIP code, at a glance
FilterWhat to use
LocationZIP code plus radius, or a list of ZIPs
TitlesOwner, Founder, President, General Manager
Size1 to 100 employees
ExcludeNational chain and franchise brand names

What should you watch for?

A listed location can be home or work. For territory lists, choose the work-location option so you get businesses in the area.

Written by Mike Berens, founder of Buzzlist. Published , last updated .

Common questions

Can I search several ZIP codes at once?

Yes. Add as many ZIP codes as you need to one search.

What radius should I use?

The distance you would drive for a meeting, usually 10 or 25 miles.

Can I search households too?

Yes. Consumer search uses the same ZIP radius, with age, income and homeowner filters. Calls and texts to households are consumer outreach: scrub numbers against the National Do-Not-Call Registry and your own do-not-call list, and get prior consent before any automated call or text. This is general information, not legal advice.

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