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FIPS code lookup

Find the official FIPS code for any US state or county. Search by name, abbreviation, or code. All 50 states + DC and territories included.

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What is a FIPS code? Federal Information Processing Standard codes are numeric identifiers assigned by NIST to US states, counties, and other entities. They appear on census data, tax filings, federal grants, government databases, epidemiological reports, and many official forms. State FIPS codes are 2 digits; county FIPS codes are 5 digits (2-digit state + 3-digit county).

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Frequently asked questions

What is a FIPS code used for?

FIPS codes appear on US Census Bureau data, CDC health statistics, federal grant applications, USDA reports, tax documents, geographic information systems (GIS), epidemiological tracking, and countless government databases. They provide a standardised numeric ID so different agencies can reliably match data about the same location.

How is a county FIPS code structured?

A 5-digit county FIPS code is the 2-digit state FIPS code followed by a 3-digit county code. For example Los Angeles County, California is 06 (California) + 037 = 06037. The county portion is assigned in rough alphabetical order within each state.

Are FIPS codes the same as ZIP codes?

No. ZIP codes are postal routing codes assigned by USPS and can cross county and state lines. FIPS codes are strictly geographic and administrative — one FIPS code per county, no overlaps.

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