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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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