ZCTA
Geography & Places abbreviation · Region
| Stands for | ZIP Code Tabulation Area |
|---|---|
| Categories | Geography & Places |
ZCTA stands for ZIP Code Tabulation Area, a region abbreviation.
Census Bureau approximation of a ZIP code's area, built from census blocks, used to publish demographic data by ZIP code since the 2000 census.
Example: The health department mapped vaccination rates by ZCTA.
Usage notes
ZIP codes are mail routes rather than areas, so ZCTAs are needed for mapping; PO-box-only ZIP codes have no ZCTA.
Related abbreviations
More region abbreviations
- AMER – Americas
- ANZ – Australia and New Zealand
- APAC – Asia-Pacific
- APJ – Asia Pacific and Japan
- Benelux – Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
- BOT – British Overseas Territory
- CBSA – Core-Based Statistical Area
- CDP – Census-designated place
- CEE – Central and Eastern Europe
- CNY – Central New York
- CSA – Combined Statistical Area
- DACH – Germany, Austria and Switzerland