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 Duck River:

Place (Community) Code:	21720
State Code:	47 (Tennessee)
County Code:	081 (Hickman 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:	47/21720
State/County Code:	47/081

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Duck River is located in Region #3 (the South Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Duck River is located in Division #6 (the East South-Central Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Duck River is located in Region IV (Region 4).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Duck River 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 Duck River, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Duck River. 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 Duck River: 38454<1>

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 47/21720   (Place Name: Duck River)

County: Hickman     (FIPS State/County: 47/081)

Class: U6

Identifies a populated place (ie- Duck River) 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: 682