Maps with 5-digit zip code boundaries

Hi,
I am trying to display zip-code level data in a map. Someone suggested that I should take a look at Oracle Application Express.
I find it meets most of my requirements. But there is one problem - the maps show 3-digit zip-code boundaries of US States.
However, I want to display data for 5-digit zipcode boundaries. Is there a map available for that?
Or is there a map application present with which I can integrate Apex to display data at 5-digit zipcode level with the boundaries already marked in the map?
Appreciate suggestions and assistance.
Thanks!

This link may be of some use:
[url http://anychart.com/products/anymap/converter/help/tutorial.html]AnyChart Map Converter
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^
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      temp = zip / 1000;
      sum = sum + temp;
      Digit d2 = new Digit(temp);
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      sum = sum + temp;
      Digit d3 = new Digit(temp);
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      Digit d4 = new Digit(temp);
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      barCode = barCode + d6.getCode() + "|";
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public class Digit
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      zip = n;
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> i got it to compile now...i can toy around w/
it..thanks for the help
Good.
Stick with this handle, ok?I must say I am not thrilled with
a) when I questioned the first post of WhiteSox asking if it was bugz or a classmate or what I was ignored by the OP
b) I guess the OP is trying to distance himself from his very first thread where somebody did part of his homework for him with results that are now plainly evident. As I predicted at the end of the last thread.
http://forum.java.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=703258 Reply 11
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