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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, establish a new 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 identifier 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 DuBois: 1215099

GNIS ID for Clearfield County: 1209175

GNIS ID for Pennsylvania: 1779798

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 DuBois:

Place (Community) Code:  20136
State Code:  42 (Pennsylvania)
County Code:  033 (Clearfield 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:  42/20136
State/County Code:  42/033

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
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:    42   1779798
Clearfield County:    42/033   1209175
DuBois:    42/20136   1215099

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. DuBois is located in Region #1 (the Northeast Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. DuBois is located in Division #2 (the Middle Atlantic Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. DuBois is located in Region III (Region 3).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. DuBois is located in Region III (Region 3).

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 city like DuBois, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) DuBois. 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 DuBois: 15801<1>

Referenced GNIS Records ...

GNIS ID #1215099   (Name of Record: City of DuBois)

Class: civil

A political division formed for administrative purposes (such as a borough, county, incorporated place, parish, town or township).

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

County: Clearfield

Map Name: Du Bois

Lat: 41.1222837       Lon: -78.7600296  

Elev: 427 ft.

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 42/20136   (Place Name: DuBois (Du Bois))

County: Clearfield     (FIPS State/County: 42/033)

Class: C5

GSA Code: 2070

MRF Code: 2945

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

The official website for Clearfield County: www.clearfieldco.org/

The official website for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.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 DuBois or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).









 

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