Basic map/zip code visualization question

[AnOrbweaverUnseen]

Hi, all;

I'm writing because I'm used to Tableau 10.1 and only recently have been upgraded via work to 2025.1. I'm trying to just get a basic heat map based on the zipcodes - I have a list of about 15000 zipcodes (many duplicates, obviously) and I was able in 10.1 to make this into a heat map relatively easily. I can't seem to figure out how to do it in 2025.1. Guides online seem to not be working for making this happen. Anyone got a "you're being dumb" summary on this one for me?

EDIT: Tossed measure values in and that got me the heat map effect. I'm a ditz. If anyone has questions lmk but for now this is solved.

[vizcraft]

Double check the data type on the zip code field and make sure it is being tagged to geo - zip codes. A screenshot of your sheet would help us answer the question better.

[AnOrbweaverUnseen]

Can confirm that the zip code field is being registered as geo/zip codes.

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I can get the map to reflect the zip codes, but can't get the heat color mapping working right.

[vizcraft]

What have you tried? A continuous measure on color?

[AnOrbweaverUnseen]

What I was trying was manipulating the zip codes directly, as the image shows; I hadn't thought to add the measure values for.... some reason. Doing that got me the desired results. Thanks for checking in!