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 Deer Harbor:

Place (Community) Code:	17250
State Code:	53 (Washington)
County Code:	055 (San Juan 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:	53/17250
State/County Code:	53/055

Regional Codes ...

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

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Deer Harbor is located in Division #9 (the Pacific Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Deer Harbor is located in Region X (Region 10).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Deer Harbor is located in Region X (Region 10).

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 Deer Harbor, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Deer Harbor. 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 Deer Harbor: 98243<1>

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 53/17250   (Place Name: Deer Harbor)

County: San Juan     (FIPS State/County: 53/055)

Class: U8

Identifies a populated place (in this case, Deer Harbor) 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).

GSA Code: 527