FIPS codes

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Scope note
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) codes are unique numeric identifiers for geographic areas in the U.S., including states (2 digits) and counties (5 digits, with the first two representing the state). These are managed by NIST and ANSI, and are used to link data to specific locations.
FIPS codes
Accepted term: 23-Mar-2026