Country Federal Information Processing Standard Code
A three-digit number that identifies a county in the United States.
The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) include a set of numbers that identify states, counties, and other territorial possessions in the United States. A two-digit state code identifies each state. A three-digit county code identifies a county within a state. Together, the five digits of the state and county codes uniquely identify a county.
State Federal Information Processing Standard Code
A two-digit number that identifies a state in the United States.
Metropolitan Statistical Area Identification
The Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) identification number is a five-digit number that identifies an urban area that has a population of 50,000 or more.
Core Based Statistical Area Identification
A Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) identification number is a five-digit number that identifies an urban area with a population greater than 10,000. A CBSA can be a Metropolitan Statistical Area or Micropolitan Statistical Area. A Metropolitan Statistical Area has over 50,000 inhabitants. A Micropolitan Statistical Area has between 10,000 and 50,000 inhabitants.
Census Tract Number
A six-digit number that identifies a Census Tract. A Census Tract is a statistical subdivision of a county.
Census Block Number
A four-digit number that identifies a Census Block. A Census Block is the smallest entity for which the Census Bureau collects census information.
Census Block Group
A 12-digit number that identifies a Census Block Group. A Census Block Group is a group of Census Blocks that share the same first digit. The first digit in the Census Block number is the last digit in the 12-digit Census Block Group number.
Finance Number
A finance number is a six-digit number that the United States Postal Service (USPS) assigns to post offices and other postal facilities to support the collection of cost and statistical data. The first two digits of the finance number identify the state. The final four digits identify the post office or postal facility.
Minor Civil Division Identification
A Minor Civil Division (MCD) identification number is a five-digit number. An MCD is a primary legal subdivision of a county.
Place Federal Information Processing Standard Code
A five-digit number that identifies a locality in the United States.