Miscellaneous Information

Various Identification Codes ...

FIPS Codes ...

In a past effort, various federal agencies worked together to create 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 Fort Lewis:

Place (Community) Code:	24915
State Code:	53 (Washington)
County Code:	053 (Pierce 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:	53/24915
State/County Code:	53/053

Regional Codes ...

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

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

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

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

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 53/24915   (Place Name: Fort Lewis (U.S. Army))

County: Pierce     (FIPS State/County: 53/053)

Class: M2

GSA Code: 763

MRF Code: 466

MSA Code: 8200