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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 Alburgh:

Place (Community) Code:  00850
State Code:  50 (Vermont)
County Code:  013 (Grand Isle 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:  50/00850
State/County Code:  50/013

Regional Codes ...

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

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Alburgh is located in Division #1 (the New England Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Alburgh is located in Region I (Region 1).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Alburgh is located in Region I (Region 1).

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 town like Alburgh, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Alburgh. 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 Alburgh: 05440<1>

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 50/00850   (Place Name: Alburgh)

County: Grand Isle     (FIPS State/County: 50/013)

Class: X3

Footnotes ...

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