Assigning census block demographics to postal data (zip/zip+4)

What is zip code and CBSA?

The CBSA is a 5-digit numeric code which identifies the Metropolitan Statistical Area or Micropolitan Statistical Area in which the ZIP code lies. For larger metro areas, this database also includes the Metropolitan Division (if any) in which the ZIP code lies.

What is a valid US ZIP code?

A United States postal code, for example, might be either five digits or five digits followed a hyphen (dash) and another four digits (12345-1234). If you are validating US postal codes, allow for both conditions. The following rule validates a field that can be five digits, five digits + dash + 4 digits, or blank.

How are zip codes determined?

ZIP Codes are numbered with the first digit representing a certain group of U.S. states, the second and third digits together representing a region in that group (or perhaps a large city) and the fourth and fifth digits representing a group of delivery addresses within that region.

Do any US zip codes cross state lines?

ZIP codes can and do cross state lines (rarely, but just enough to cause some problems and confusion), county lines (about 10% of ZIPs are in more than one county), political jurisdictions (cities, congressional districts), metro areas, etc.

What are 4 digit carrier codes?

A carrier code is a four-character unique identifier that is assigned by the CBSA to identify a carrier. Only one carrier code is issued to each legal entity (corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship) per mode of transport (highway, marine, air or rail).
 

Is ZIP code same as postcode?

Unlike postal codes, which can contain a mixture of numbers and letters, zip codes only contain a combination of numeric values. Regardless of their name or structure, most countries leverage a coding system—whether a zip code, postal code, or other structure—to ensure the rapid and efficient delivery of mail to users.
 

What is plus 4 ZIP code?

Your ZIP+4 is a basic five-digit code with four digits added as an extra identifier. It helps to identify a geographic segment within the five-digit delivery area, such as a city block, a group of apartments, an individual high-volume receiver of mail, or a post office box.

What are the last 4 digits of a ZIP code?

So what do the extra numbers mean? These last 4 digits represent specific delivery routes within delivery areas. This extra detail means an even more precise matching to a more granular level. It could represent a handful of houses on one side of a street, or even a single building that receives a high volume of mail.

What is a ZIP postal code example?

Standard US ZIP codes
The standard ZIP code notation used by the United States Postal service uses five digits to identify a delivery area. An example of a standard US ZIP code is 90210.
 

How do I get a CBSA code?

The CBSA will issue the carrier code to the email address indicated on the application. If no email address is provided, the information will be sent via fax or regular mail. Important: The CBSA processes applications on a first come first serve basis.
 

What CBSA means?

Canada Border Services Agency mandate.
 

What is a zip code in Canada?

Postal codes in Canada are a six-character string consisting of three letters and three digits. For example, M4B 1G5. Every mailing address has a postal code, which helps Canada Post sort mail.