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 Alexander:
| Place (Community) Code: | 00820 |
| State Code: | 37 (North Carolina) |
| County Code: | 021 (Buncombe 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: | 37/00820 |
| State/County Code: | 37/021 |
Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Alexander is located in Region #3 (the South Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Alexander is located in Division #5 (the South Atlantic Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Alexander is located in Region IV (Region 4).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Alexander is located in Region IV (Region 4).
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 Alexander, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Alexander. 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 Alexander: 28701<1>
Referenced FIPS Records ...
FIPS Code: 37/00820 (Place Name: Alexander)
County: Buncombe (FIPS State/County: 37/021)
Class: U8
Identifies a populated place (in this case, Alexander) 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: 68
MSA Code: 480
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Alexander. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Buncombe County: www.buncombecounty.org/
The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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 Alexander or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |