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Chapter 3:
Understanding the Geocoding Process
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For more information on result codes, see
See the following topics:
Supported File Formats
Geocoding Flexibility and Trade-offs
General Guidelines for Optimizing Geocoding
S3
S3 results are matched to ZIP + 4
®
locations. S3 is the same level of
geocoding accuracy as a
result.
S3 results can return complete 15-character Census Block ID if the
ZIP + 4 location is contained in one Census Block. However a ZIP + 4
location may cover more than one Census Block, in which case S3
may return a 12-character Census Block Group number.
S2
S2 results are matched to ZIP + 2 locations. This may return partial
census information if ZIP + 4 is supplied.
S2 is the same level of geocoding accuracy as a
result.
S1
S1 results are matched to ZIP centroid locations. This may return
partial census information if ZIP + 4 is supplied.
S1 is the same level of geocoding accuracy as a
result.
SX
SX results are matched to a point located at street intersection.
SC
SC results represent a match where the original point has been
moved a specified distance (usually along a perpendicular line)
toward or away from the associated street segment. An SC result is
possible only when both a point/parcel dictionary and a street
segment dictionary are available and when you are using the
centerline offset feature.
Z6
Z6 results are matched to a point ZIP centroid. Point ZIPs are 5-digit
The Z6 code indicates that these special ZIPs are actual point
locations, not an area. Point ZIPs include unique single sites,
buildings, or organizations.
Z3
May return partial census information if ZIP + 4 is supplied. Z3 results
are matched to ZIP + 4 locations.
Z2
May return partial census information if ZIP + 4 is supplied. Z2 results
are matched to ZIP + 2 locations.
Z1
May return partial census information if ZIP + 4 is supplied. Z1 results
are matched to ZIP centroid locations.
Geocoding Result Codes Related to Census Block Information
Result Code
Census Block ID Output