Miscellaneous Information
Various Identification Codes ...
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 Monarch:
| Place (Community) Code: | 51415 |
| State Code: | 08 (Colorado) |
| County Code: | 015 (Chaffee 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: | 08/51415 |
| State/County Code: | 08/015 |
Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Monarch is located in Region #4 (the West Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Monarch is located in Division #8 (the Mountain Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Monarch is located in Region VIII (Region 8).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Monarch is located in Region VIII (Region 8).
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 Monarch, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Monarch. 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 Monarch: 81227<1>
Referenced FIPS Records ...
FIPS Code: 08/51415 (Place Name: Monarch)
County: Chaffee (FIPS State/County: 08/015)
Class: X2
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Monarch. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Chaffee County: www.chaffeecounty.org/
The official website for State of Colorado: https://www.colorado.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)
Footnotes ...
| <1> | When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Monarch or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |