Reference Guide - Melissa Data
Reference Guide - Melissa Data
Reference Guide - Melissa Data
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<strong>Reference</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Response Details<br />
CBSATitle<br />
Returns the title for the CBSA.<br />
CensusBlock<br />
Returns a 4-digit string containing the census block number associated with the requested record.<br />
Census blocks are the smallest geographic area for which the Bureau of the Census collects and<br />
tabulates decennial census data.<br />
CensusTract<br />
Returns a 4-to 6-digit string containing the census tract number associated with the requested record.<br />
Census tracts are small subdivisions of a county.<br />
CongressionalDistrict<br />
Returns the 2-digit congressional district that the requested record belongs to.<br />
CountyFIPS<br />
Returns the FIPS code for the county in the County field.<br />
FIPS code is a 5-digit code. The first two digits are a state code and the last three indicate the county<br />
within the state.<br />
CountyName<br />
Returns the county name.<br />
PlaceCode,<br />
PlaceName<br />
When ZIP codes overlap, the City field will always return the city that covers most of the ZIP area. If<br />
the address is located outside of that city but within the ZIP Code, PlaceCode/PlaceName will refer to<br />
that area<br />
GeoCode Group Columns<br />
These columns are not default and belong to the GrpGeocode group.<br />
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