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.

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

Regional Codes ...

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

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

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

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Lopez Island 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 Lopez Island, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Lopez Island. 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 Lopez Island: 98261<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lopez Island. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for San Juan County: www.co.san-juan.wa.us/

The official website for State of Washington: https://access.wa.gov/

The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)

The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

The official website of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

The official website of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)