Miscellaneous Information

Various Identification Codes ...

GNIS Codes ...

The U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) was created to address the problems caused by spelling and naming variations. The BGN will usually recognize an existing name or, when necessary, chose a name for a geographic feature (such as a mountain, lake, river, stream, city, town, village, dam, bridge, etc).

The BGN names are kept in a database called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and it is the official Federal repository. The GNIS is operated and maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

A unique and permanent identification number has been assigned for each name in the GNIS database. These names and identifiers are definitive and it is intended that they are to be used by all departments of the Federal Government:

GNIS ID for Carmel Valley Village: 1867002

GNIS ID for Monterey County: 277291

GNIS ID for California: 1779778

FIPS Codes ...

In a past effort, various federal agencies created a set of codes with a purpose similar to the GNIS codes. These codes are called the Federal Information Processing Standard (or the FIPS 55 codes). Although they are still used by some organizations, the FIPS codes are obsolete and will ultimately be replaced by the GNIS codes.

The following FIPS codes apply to Carmel Valley Village:

Place (Community) Code:	11324
State Code:	06 (California)
County Code:	053 (Monterey County)

Since the Place and County FIPS codes are not unique and can be repeated in other States, it's necessary to combine the State code with the Place and County FIPS codes to uniquely identify them - for example:

State/Place Code:	06/11324
State/County Code:	06/053

As already mentioned, the FIPS codes are to be replaced by the GNIS codes. The following reflect those changes:

	FIPS Code	translates to	GNIS Code
State of California:	06		1779778
Monterey County:	06/053		277291
Carmel Valley Village:	06/11324		1867002

GPS Location - GNIS Coordinates ...

An important aspect of the GNIS code is that it assigns a GPS location (the latitude/longitude) to the geographic feature. This location is simply a point on the map and does not represent the size or shape of the feature. In the case of Carmel Valley Village, it is a point within Carmel Valley Village that might be a post office, the city hall or simply an intersection - the point should really be considered arbitrary and only indicating a general location.

For Carmel Valley Village, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   36° 29' 9"   (or 36.49°)

Lon:   -121° 43' 25"   (or -121.72°)  

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Carmel Valley Village is located in Region #4 (the West Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Carmel Valley Village is located in Division #9 (the Pacific Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Carmel Valley Village is located in Region IX (Region 9).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Carmel Valley Village is located in Region IX (Region 9).

ZIP Codes ...

While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a community like Carmel Valley Village, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Carmel Valley Village. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code are defined by the needs of the USPS and can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.

The ZIP code for Carmel Valley Village: 93924<1>

Referenced GNIS Records ...

GNIS ID #1660439   (Name of Record: Carmel Valley)

Class: populated place

A place or area having clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent population (such as a city, settlement, town or village). The boundaries may or may not coincide with the perceived population.

A 'populated place' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'civil' record. The information contained in the 'populated place' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'civil' classes.

County: Monterey

Map Name: Carmel Valley

Lat: 36.4796839       Lon: -121.7324476  

Elev: 122 ft.

GNIS ID #1867002   (Name of Record: Carmel Valley Village)

Class: populated place

County: Monterey

Map Name: Carmel Valley

Lat: 36.4860728       Lon: -121.723836  

Elev: 258 ft.

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 06/11320   (Place Name: Carmel Valley)

County: Monterey     (FIPS State/County: 06/053)

Class: U6

Identifies a populated place (ie- Carmel Valley Village) that is wholly or substantially located outside the boundaries of any incorporated place or CDP (Census Designated Place) that has an authoritative common name recognized by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

GSA Code: 578

FIPS Code: 06/11324   (Place Name: Carmel Valley Village)

County: Monterey     (FIPS State/County: 06/053)

Class: U1

GSA Code: 578

MRF Code: 420

MSA Code: 7120

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Carmel Valley Village. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Monterey County: www.co.monterey.ca.us/

The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/

The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)

The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

The official website of the U.S. Census Bureau

The official website of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

The official website of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)