Description: This dataset consists of data from the United States Postal Service (USPS). It entails all of the five-digit zip codes in the metro Atlanta region which are assigned by USPS.Five-Digit System:The first digit designates a geographic region.The second and third digits designate a concentrated population, e.g. city or town. The fourth and fifth digits designate local post offices or postal zones.For a deep dive into the history of zip codes see The United States Postal Service an American History.Key Attributes:Name: Five Digit Zip CodeSHAPE_Length: The length of each zip code.SHAPE_Area: The area of each zip code.Source: USPSDate Uploaded on COA Portal: 8/20/2021
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55 Trinity Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
gis-team@atlantaga.gov