Get LatLng from Zip Code - Google Maps API

Question

All I want is some simple example code that shows me how to obtain a latlng element from an inputted zip code OR a city/state.

Answer 1

Here is the most reliable way to get the lat/long from zip code (i.e. postal code):

https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json?key=YOUR_API_KEY&components=postal_code:97403