$500 in Prizes

ZipCheckup Data Hackathon

Build something amazing with U.S. environmental data. Open to everyone, everywhere.

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What You'll Build With

Real government data, cleaned and scored, ready for your next project.

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85,358+ ZIP Codes

Every U.S. ZIP code with composite safety scores, individual risk metrics, and historical trends.

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49+ Government Sources

EPA, FEMA, CDC, Census Bureau (home values), USGS, DOE, CPSC, and more—all normalized into a single schema. Includes remediation costs and equity trap ratios.

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Free API

REST API with 100 req/day free tier. JSON responses, no auth for public endpoints.

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CC BY 4.0 License

Use the data for anything—commercial, academic, personal. Just give attribution.

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npm & Python

Install via npm i zipcheckup or pip install zipcheckup. Type-safe, documented.

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Jupyter Notebooks

Starter notebooks with data exploration, visualization examples, and analysis templates.

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Blockchain Oracle

Access water quality scores on-chain via our API3 Airnode. Build dApps, prediction markets, or DeFi protocols with real environmental data.

Prize Categories

Three ways to win. Projects are judged on data accuracy, UX, creativity, and community impact.

$200
Best Visualization

See the Data

The most compelling, insightful, or beautiful visualization of environmental data.

$200
Best Community Impact

Help Real People

A tool that makes environmental data accessible and actionable for everyday people.

$100
Most Creative

Surprise Us

The most unexpected, inventive, or delightfully weird use of ZipCheckup data.

How to Participate

Four steps from idea to submission.

  1. Register Your Interest

    Drop your email above. We'll notify you when official dates are announced and send you the starter kit.

  2. Build Your Project

    Use ZipCheckup data via the API, npm/Python packages, or raw data downloads. Combine with any other open data you like.

  3. Submit via GitHub

    Push your project to a public GitHub repo. Include a README and a 2-minute video demo. Open source required.

  4. Winners Announced

    Date TBD—register to be the first to know. Judging by expert panel plus community vote.

Rules

Keep it fair, keep it open.

⚖ Open source required—MIT, Apache 2.0, or CC BY license.
📊 ZipCheckup data must be the primary data source in your project.
👥 Individual or team (max 3 people).
📤 Submission: public GitHub repo + 2-minute video demo.
⭐ Judging criteria: data accuracy, UX, creativity, and community impact.
🌍 Open to participants worldwide. No purchase necessary.

Resources

Everything you need to get started.

🔧 Developer Hub & API Docs 💾 Data Downloads 📖 Tutorials & Guides 🚀 Quick Start Guide 📋 API Reference 💬 Community (Coming Soon)

FAQ

Who can participate?

Anyone, anywhere in the world. Students, professionals, hobbyists—all welcome. Teams of up to 3 people are allowed.

When does the hackathon start?

Dates are TBD. Register your interest above and we'll email you as soon as dates are confirmed.

How are winners selected?

A panel of judges evaluates submissions on data accuracy, UX, creativity, and community impact. Community voting contributes to the final score.

Do I have to use only ZipCheckup data?

ZipCheckup must be the primary data source, but you're welcome to combine it with other open datasets.

What if I don't know how to code?

No-code and low-code submissions are welcome! If you can create a compelling visualization or tool using our data, we want to see it.

Ready to Build?

Register your interest now and be the first to know when the hackathon goes live.

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