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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.

While FIPS codes have been assigned to all counties and states, a specific code has not been assigned to Boys' Ranch. The following FIPS codes apply to the State and County:

State Code:  48 (Texas)
County Code:  359 (Oldham County)

Regional Codes ...

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

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Boys' Ranch is located in Division #7 (the West South-Central Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Boys' Ranch is located in Region VI (Region 6).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Boys' Ranch is located in Region VI (Region 6).

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 Boys' Ranch, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Boys' Ranch. 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 Boys' Ranch: 79010<1>

Footnotes ...

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