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Miscellaneous Information


Various Identification Codes ...

FIPS Codes ...

In a past effort, various federal agencies worked together to create 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 North Street:

Place (Community) Code:  58920
State Code:  26 (Michigan)
County Code:  147 (Saint Clair 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:  26/58920
State/County Code:  26/147

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. North Street is located in Region #2 (the Midwest Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. North Street is located in Division #3 (the East North-Central Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. North Street is located in Region V (Region 5).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. North Street is located in Region V (Region 5).

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 North Street, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) North Street. 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 North Street: 48049<1>

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 26/58920   (Place Name: North Street)

County: St. Clair     (FIPS State/County: 26/147)

Class: U8

Identifies a populated place (in this case, North Street) located wholly or substantially outside the boundaries of an incorporated place or CDP (Census Designated Place) but whose name has not been verified as authoritative by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

GSA Code: 3605

MSA Code: 2160

Footnotes ...

<1>When looking for a ZIP Code, whether North Street or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).