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U.S. ZIP Code Areas (Five-Digit), 2018

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Identification Information
Citation
Originator
Esri
Originator
TomTom North America, Inc.
Publication Date
20181231
Title
U.S. ZIP Code Areas (Five-Digit), 2018
Edition
2018
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
vector digital data
Series Information
Series Name
Data and Maps for ArcGIS®
Issue Identification
2018 - World, Europe, and United States
Publication Information
Publication Place
Redlands, California, USA
Publisher
Esri
Other Citation Details
Location: \usa\census
Online Linkage
https://figgy.princeton.edu/downloads/3c7a653f-1522-4535-ab4c-1c8ea16c466e/file/282a1853-c7df-4dcd-94cd-fce5b990b6ba
Abstract
U.S. ZIP Code Areas (Five-Digit) represents five-digit ZIP Code areas used by the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail more effectively. The first digit of a five-digit ZIP Code divides the United States into 10 large groups of states numbered from 0 in the Northeast to 9 in the far West. Within these areas, each state is divided into an average of 10 smaller geographical areas, identified by the second and third digits. These digits, in conjunction with the first digit, represent a sectional center facility or a mail processing facility area. The fourth and fifth digits identify a post office, station, branch or local delivery area.
Purpose
U.S. ZIP Code Areas (Five-Digit) provides ZIP Code, postal district name, population, and area for the ZIP Code areas in the United States.
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
publication date
Bounding Box
West
-179.147340
East
179.778465
North
71.390482
South
13.234193
Theme Keyword
polygon
areas
ZIP codes
five-digit ZIP codes
population
post offices
location
society
boundaries
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
None
Theme Keyword
location
society
boundaries
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Place Keyword
United States
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Guam
Place Keyword Thesaurus
None
Temporal Keyword
2018
2017
2011
2010
Temporal Keyword Thesaurus
None
Access Restrictions
The data are provided by multiple, third party data vendors under license to Esri for inclusion on Data and Maps for ArcGIS® for use with Esri® software. Each data vendor has its own data licensing policies and may grant varying redistribution rights to end users. Please consult the redistribution rights below for this data set provided on Data and Maps. As used herein, “Geodata” shall mean any digital data set consisting of geographic data coordinates and associated attributes. The redistribution rights for this data set: Redistribution rights are granted by the data vendor for hard-copy renditions or static, electronic map images (e.g. .gif, .jpeg, etc.) that are plotted, printed, or publicly displayed with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution to the respective data vendor(s). Geodata is redistributable with a Value-Added Software Application developed by Esri Business Partners on a royalty-free basis with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution to the respective data vendor(s). [Applicable to Esri sources only]–In addition to the redistribution rights above, geodata is redistributable without a Value-Added Software Application (i.e., adding the sample data to an existing, [non]commercial data set for redistribution) with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution to the respective data vendor(s). The terms and conditions below apply to all the data sets provided on Data and Maps. Proprietary Rights and Copyright: Licensee acknowledges that the Data and Related Materials contain proprietary and confidential property of Esri and its licensor(s). The Data and Related Materials are owned by Esri and its licensor(s) and are protected by United States copyright laws and applicable international copyright treaties and/or conventions. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer: Esri warrants that the media upon which the Data and Related Materials are provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of receipt. THE DATA AND RELATED MATERIALS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE LIMITED WARRANTY, AND THE LICENSEE EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE DATA CONTAINS SOME NONCONFORMITIES, DEFECTS, OR ERRORS. ESRI DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE DATA WILL MEET LICENSEE'S NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS; THAT THE USE OF THE DATA WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED; OR THAT ALL NONCONFORMITIES, DEFECTS, OR ERRORS CAN OR WILL BE CORRECTED. ESRI IS NOT INVITING RELIANCE ON THIS DATA, AND THE LICENSEE SHOULD ALWAYS VERIFY ACTUAL DATA. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, THE DATA AND RELATED MATERIALS CONTAINED THEREIN ARE PROVIDED "AS-IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES: (A) THE DATA AND RELATED MATERIALS ARE NOT FAULT-TOLERANT AND ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE FOR INSURANCE UNDERWRITING OR WITH CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OR ONLINE CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS THAT REQUIRE FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, NAVIGATION OR GUIDANCE (I.E., AIRCRAFT, NAUTICAL VEHICLE, ETC.), OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, TERRORISM PREVENTION OR RESPONSE, LIFE SUPPORT, OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS ("HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES"). ESRI SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. (B) TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LICENSEE AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD ESRI, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSORS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, LOSSES, CLAIMS, EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES), DEMANDS, OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH LICENSEE'S USE OR PERMITTING THE USE BY OTHERS OF THE DATA, AND VENDOR'S HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. DELIVERY OF THE DATA, AND VENDOR'S HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE. Exclusive Remedy and Limitation of Liability: The entire liability of Esri or its licensor(s) and Licensee's exclusive remedy shall be to terminate the Agreement upon Licensee returning the Data and Related Materials to Esri with a copy of Licensee's invoice/receipt and Esri returning the license fees paid to Licensee. IN NO EVENT SHALL ESRI AND/OR ITS LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE FOR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, OR BUSINESS EXPENDITURES, INVESTMENTS, OR COMMITMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUSINESS; LOSS OF ANY GOODWILL; OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR USE OF THE DATA AND RELATED MATERIALS, HOWEVER CAUSED, ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ESRI OR ITS LICENSOR(S) HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Third Party Beneficiary: Esri's licensor(s) has (have) authorized Esri to (sub)distribute and (sub)license its (their) data as incorporated into the Data and Related Materials. As an intended third party beneficiary to this Agreement, the Esri licensor(s) is (are) entitled to directly enforce, in its own name, the rights and obligations undertaken by the Licensee and to seek all legal and equitable remedies as are afforded to Esri. In the event that the data vendor(s) has (have) granted the end user permission to redistribute the Geodata, please use proper proprietary or copyright attribution for the various data vendor(s), and provide the associated metadata file(s) with the Geodata. In compliance with FGDC metadata standards, Esri has attempted to practice proper metadata methodologies by providing any data source information, descriptions, and file names to assist in this effort.
Use Restrictions
See Resource Constraints legal constraints. Data are licensed to Princeton University-affiliated persons only.
Status
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency
Annually
Point of Contact
Contact Organization
Esri
Delivery Point
380 New York Street
City
Redlands
State
California
Postal Code
92373-8100
Country
US
Contact Telephone
909-793-2853
Contact Facsimile Telephone
909-793-5953
Contact Electronic Mail Address
info@esri.com
Hours of Service
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday–Friday
Credit
United States Postal Service
Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.6.1.9270
Data Quality Information
Logical Consistency Report
The dataset is converted to file geodatabase (FGDB) format using tools in ArcGIS. The geometry is checked, and if needed repaired.
Completeness Report
After processing, the dataset is checked for drawing display and number of records and file sizes compared with source materials.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
Horizontal positional accuracy is dependent on geographic area. In most areas, accuracy is between 5 and 25 meters (16 and 82 feet). In some areas, accuracy is off by up to several tens of meters (100 feet or more). In the poorest areas, accuracy is off by up to 100 meters (328 feet).
Lineage
Source
Originator
Esri
Originator
TomTom North America, Inc.
Publication Date
20180501
Title
Postal Districts (PostalCodeBoundaries)
Edition
2018 Release 1
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
vector digital data
Series Information
Series Name
StreetMap™ Premium for ArcGIS®
Issue Identification
North America TomTom® 2018 Release 1
Publication Information
Publication Place
Redlands, California, US
Publisher
Esri
Online Linkage
https://www.esri.com/
Type of Source Media
onLine
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Multiple Dates/Times
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20180501
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20171201
Source Currentness Reference
publication date
Contribution
Attribute and geospatial data
Source
Originator
Esri
Publication Date
20170627
Title
Esri Data; Esri Updated Demographics
Edition
2017
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
tabular digital data
Series Information
Series Name
Esri® Data
Issue Identification
2017
Publication Information
Publication Place
Redlands, California, USA
Publisher
Esri
Online Linkage
https://www.esri.com/
Type of Source Media
onLine
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20170627
Source Currentness Reference
publication date
Contribution
Attribute data
Source
Originator
TomTom North America, Inc.
Title
TomTom MultiNet Administrative Areas
Edition
Versions 2011.12 and 2010.03
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
vector digital data
Series Information
Series Name
TomTom® MultiNet® North America
Issue Identification
Versions 2011.12 and 2010.03
Publication Information
Publication Place
Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
Publisher
TomTom North America, Inc.
Online Linkage
https://www.tomtom.com/
Type of Source Media
dvd
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Multiple Dates/Times
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20111201
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20100301
Source Currentness Reference
publication date
Contribution
Attribute and geospatial data
Spatial Data Organization Information
Direct Spatial Reference Method
Vector
Point and Vector Object Information
SDTS Terms Description
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type
GT-polygon composed of chains
Point and Vector Object Count
30924
Spatial Reference Information
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Geographic
Latitude Resolution
8.983152841195215e-09
Longitude Resolution
8.983152841195215e-09
Geographic Coordinate Units
Decimal Degrees
Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum Name
D WGS 1984
Ellipsoid Name
WGS 1984
Semi-major Axis
6378137.0
Denominator of Flattening Ratio
298.257223563
Entity and Attribute Information
Entity Type
Entity Type Label
zip_poly
Entity Type Definition
The polygons represent five-digit ZIP Code areas where mail is delivered (from a city block or two to a whole rural town) within the United States.
Entity Type Definition Source
TomTom North America, Inc.
Attributes
FID
Internal feature number. (Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.)
Definition Source
Esri
Shape
Feature geometry. (Coordinates defining the features.)
Definition Source
Esri
ZIP_CODE
The five-digit number used by the postal service to identify an area where mail is delivered. (USPS National 5-Digit ZIP Code™ and Post Office DirectoryUnited States Postal Service)
Definition Source
United States Postal Service®
PO_NAME
The postal district name. (USPS National 5-Digit ZIP Code and Post Office DirectoryUnited States Postal Service)
Definition Source
United States Postal Service
STATE
The two-letter abbreviation for the state/territory in which the ZIP Code area is located. (INCITS 38:2009, (Formerly FIPS 5-2) Codes for the Identification of the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Insular Areas of the United StatesAmerican National Standards Institute)
Definition Source
American National Standards Institute
POPULATION
The 2017 population of the ZIP Code area. (Populations for the features. A -99 value means no data.)
Definition Source
Esri
POP_SQMI
The 2017 population of the ZIP Code area per square mile. (Calculated populations per square mile for the features. A -99 value means no data.)
Definition Source
Esri
SQMI
The area of the ZIP Code polygon in square miles using North America Albers Equal Area Conic Projection. (Calculated areas for the features.)
Definition Source
Esri
Shape_Leng
Shape_Area
Area of feature in internal units squared. (Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.)
Definition Source
Esri
Distribution Information
Format Name
File Geodatabase Feature Class
Distributor
Esri; Esri Offices
Online Access
http://www.ArcGIS.com
Online Access
https://my.esri.com
Name
Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Date
20190625
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization
Esri
Contact Person
ArcGIS Content Team
Contact Address
Address
380 New York Street
City
Redlands
State or Province
California
Postal Code
92373-8100
Country
US
Contact Voice Telephone
909-793-2853
Contact Facsimile Telephone
909-793-5953
Contact Electronic Mail Address
info@esri.com
Hours of Service
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday–Friday
Metadata Standard Name
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version
FGDC-STD-001-1998
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