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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.

The following FIPS codes apply to Sundance:

Place (Community) Code:  74260
State Code:  49 (Utah)
County Code:  049 (Utah 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:  49/74260
State/County Code:  49/049

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Sundance is located in Region #4 (the West Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Sundance is located in Division #8 (the Mountain Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Sundance is located in Region VIII (Region 8).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Sundance is located in Region VIII (Region 8).

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 Sundance, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Sundance. 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 Sundance: 84604<1>

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 49/74260   (Place Name: Sundance)

County: Utah     (FIPS State/County: 49/049)

Class: U8

Identifies a populated place (in this case, Sundance) 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).

MSA Code: 6520

Footnotes ...

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