Canadian Postal CodeOM Database
What is a Postal CodeOM Database?
A set of data put into row and column format for easy use and manipulation. With over 30 unique fields of information, it virtually gives you an unlimited number of ways to analyze all the Canadian Postal CodeOM information.
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- Multiple data formats - Excel, Access, CSV (comma delimited)
- The Business version contains the data for the Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF) which connects Postal Codes to Canadian Census areas.
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| Canadian Postal Code :: Canadian Postal CodeOMs are made up of 6 digits/characters separated into two groups. The sequence is in ANA NAN format where A is Alphabetical character and N is a numerical character. The first three characters (ANA) make up the FSA (Forward Sortation Area). 1 | Included | Included | Included |
| City :: This is the name of city for the Postal CodeOM. The name can represent a city, a postal entity, a community or a municipality name. 1 | Included | Included | Included |
| Province Abbr :: A two digit abbrevaiation of the Province. Sort on this field to get all your data grouped by province. 1 | Included | Included | Included |
| Area Code :: The telephone area code belonging to the particular Postal CodeOM. Sorting by this field will give you all the data grouped by area code. 2 | Included | Included | Included |
| Latitude :: The geographic coordinate of a point measured in degrees north or south of the equator. 2 | Included | Included | Included |
| Longitude :: The geographic coordinate of a point measured in degrees east or west of the Greenwich (prime) meridian. 2 | Included | Included | Included |
| Province Name :: The full name of the Province for which this postal code resides in. 2 | Included | Included | |
| City Flag :: The flag to determine if the Postal CodeOM is marked as a general delivery service Postal Code at a Postal Delivery installation. 'Y' if the Postal CodeOM is general delivery, 'N' for no. 1 | Included | Included | |
| Time Zone :: Time zone designation - the numbers 4-11 are assigned to the time zones. CODE DESCRIPTION 4 Atlantic (GMT -04:00) 5 Eastern (GMT -05:00) 6 Central (GMT -06:00) 7 Mountain (GMT -07:00) 8 Pacific (GMT -08:00) 9 Alaska (GMT -09:00) 10 Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00) 11 American Samoa (GMT -11:00) 14 Guam (GMT +10:00) 15 Palau (GMT +9:00) 20 Newfoundland (GMT -03:30) 2 | Included | Included | |
| Daylight Savings :: Flag indicating whether a Postal CodeOM is on daylight savings. Y for yes, N for no. 2 | Included | Included | |
| Elevation :: The average elevation of the Postal CodeOM measured in meters. 2 | Included | Included | |
| Population :: The population in the Forward Sortation Area as reported by the Canadian Census 2021. Note: The number is only valid for first 3 characters or the Forward Sortation Area (FSA). The population numbers are also not projected to the future. They are actual Census 2021 numbers. 3 | Included | Included | |
| Private Dwellings :: The total private dwellings in the Forward Sortation Area as reported by the Canadian Census 2021. Note: The number is only valid for first 3 characters or the Forward Sortation Area (FSA). The private dwelling numbers are also not projected to the future. They are actual Census 2021 numbers. 3 | Included | Included | |
| Area Name :: The major community or greater municipality grouping that contains the street address or its delivery installation recognized by Canada Post. 1 | Included | ||
| Street Name :: The street name is the official civic name of a roadway or artery as recognized by the Canada Post. 1 | Included | ||
| Street Type :: The official description used to identify the type of artery or roadway. Example: Ave = Avenue (English), AV = Avenue (French), Rd = Road, Cir = Circle 1 | Included | ||
| Street Dir Code :: The street direction component of an official street name. Valid Street Direction Code values are: Code Direction N North/Nord S South/Sud E East/Est W West O Ouest NE Northeast/Nord-est NW Northwest NO Nord-ouest SE Southeast/Sud-est SW Southwest SO Sud-ouest 1 | Included | ||
| Municipality Name :: The Municipality name that this Postal Code resides in. 1 | Included | ||
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| Accent Data :: The Accent Supplement File contains the non-accented name and its corresponding accented name. 1 | Included | ||
| Municipality Data :: The municipality cross-reference file contains alternate names, alternate spellings, and abbreviations for many of the official municipality names contained within the Address Lookup File and indicates which names may be used as valid alternates. Municipality names identified as valid alternates are equally as valid as the official municipality name. 1 | Included | ||
| Alternate Street Data :: Alternate street names found in Postal Code Data Files are equally as valid as the official street name. The Alternate Street Name File comprises street name, street type, street direction, municipality and province. All the components as shown on the alternate file must be used. 1 | Included | ||
| Postal Code Conversion File: | Postal Codes are assigned to each area below, if applicable, with data tables providing additional information. | ||
| Census Metropolitan Area :: The Canadian Census Metropolitan Area this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Metropolitan Area table provides the Metro Name, type, and more. 3 | Included | ||
| Census Division :: The Canadian Census Division this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Division Area table provides the Division Name, type, and more. 3 | Included | ||
| Census SubDivision :: The Canadian Census SubDivision this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the SubDivision Area table provides the Subdivision Name, Statistical Area Classification, and more. 3 | Included | ||
| Federal Electoral District :: The Canadian Federal Electoral District this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Federal Electoral District table provides the District Name in English and French. 3 | Included | ||
| Designated Place :: The Canadian Designated Place this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Designated Place table provides the Place Name and Type. 3 | Included | ||
| Economic Region :: The Canadian Economic Region this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Economic Region table provides the Economic Region Name. 3 | Included | ||
| Aggregate Dissemination Areas :: The Canadian Aggregate Dissemination Area this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Aggregate Dissemination Areas table provides the related information. 3 | Included | ||
| Census Dissemination Area :: The Canadian Census Dissemination Area this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Census Dissemination Area table provides the Dissemination Area information and links to other areas. 3 | Included | ||
| Census Dissemination Block :: The Canadian Census Dissemination Block this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Census Dissemination Block table provides the Dissemination Block information and links to other areas. 3 | Included | ||
| Census Consolidated Subdivision :: The Canadian Census Consolidated Subdivision this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Census Consolidated Subdivision table provides the Consolidated Subdivision Name and more. 3 | Included | ||
| Census Tract :: The Canadian Census Tract this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Census Tract table provides the Tract Name and more. 3 | Included | ||
| Population Centre :: The Canadian Population Centre this Postal Code belongs to. Linking to the Population Centre table provides the Population Centre Name, Type, Class, and more. 3 | Included | ||
| Province :: The Canadian Province or Territory this Postal Code belongs to, as well as additional information on the Provinces and Territories. 3 | Included | ||
| Dissemination Geographies Relationship File :: DGUID is a new field which means 'Dissemination Geography Unique Identifier'. The Dissemination Geography Unique Identifier (DGUID) code is assigned to all geographic areas. Introduced for the 2021 Census products, the DGUID is an alphanumeric code varying from 10 to 21 characters in length. The first nine characters are fixed in composition and length. These characters indicate the vintage, type and schema of geographic boundaries. It's use is related to the PostalCodeSupplement_DisseminationGeographiesRelationshipFile table. Here, you can relate every DissimenationBlock to every other demographic region available. More information on the DGUID and it's use with the Dissemination Geographies Relationship File can be read here: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/ref/dict/az/definition-eng.cfm?ID=geo055 3 | Included | ||
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The Lat/Lon coverage is approximately 99%. The latitude/longitude data for Postal Codes comes from a crowd sourced system. Canada Post does not release this data and therefore there are no official coordinates for these postal codes directly from the source. There will be some inaccuracies in the data but it is the best data available while keeping the cost of the database reasonable. As mistakes are found, they are corrected daily from the crowd sourcing.
Why a Canadian Postal Code Database is Essential for Accurate Business Analytics
Imagine if your business could unlock data-driven insights based on precise geographic locations across Canada. A Canadian Postal Code Database, like the one offered by Zip-Codes.com, allows businesses to dig into analytics that drive better decisions and enhanced customer targeting. But what makes this database essential for accurate analytics?
How Does Location Influence Business Decisions?
Location data has a direct impact on key business strategies—think of targeted marketing, resource allocation, and product distribution. A Canadian zip code database empowers companies to identify consumer trends, regional preferences, and potential market gaps.
Whether you're a retailer planning new store locations or an e-commerce platform looking to optimize delivery routes, postal code data provides precise geographic insights that boost strategic accuracy.
What Benefits Does a Canadian Postal Code Database Offer?
Enhanced Customer Segmentation
Imagine wanting to market winter gear to customers in colder regions like Alberta or Yukon. By using a Canadian Postal Code Database, companies can segment customers based on postal codes, ensuring tailored marketing. For example, targeting specific postal regions with relevant products can increase engagement by up to 10-15%, as studies on geotargeted campaigns reveal.
Improved Logistics and Delivery Planning
For logistics companies, using a zip code database can streamline delivery routes, reduce costs, and improve delivery times. This is particularly critical for companies like food delivery services, where timely delivery directly impacts customer satisfaction. In fact, businesses that optimize delivery through postal data have reported up to 20% savings in operational costs by minimizing fuel consumption and travel time.
Practical Applications of Canadian Postal Codes in Business Analytics
Market Research & Expansion
A Canadian Postal Code List provides granular location insights, helping companies decide where to expand or invest resources. For instance, real estate businesses can analyze property demand in specific neighborhoods, ensuring they focus on high-demand areas. Similarly, retail chains can use postal code data to determine new store locations based on potential customer density.
Address Verification & Fraud Prevention
With accurate address verification through Canadian zip code data, companies can validate customers’ locations, which is particularly useful for financial services to mitigate fraud. Address mismatches are one of the top indicators of identity theft, and having accurate postal data can reduce fraud risk significantly.
Why Choose Zip-Codes.com for Canadian Postal Code Data?
Zip-Codes.com offers a comprehensive Canadian zip code database that’s updated regularly, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Their database includes essential fields like city, province, and time zone, empowering businesses with the data needed for actionable insights. With tools that support businesses in logistics, marketing, and market analysis, Zip-Codes.com simplifies the complex task of leveraging location-based data.
References
- Canada Post [Last Updated: 11/18/2024], https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca
- ZIP-Codes.com Internal Data Creation [Last Updated: 11/1/2024], https://www.zip-codes.com
- Statistics Canada [Last Updated: 1/1/2016], https://www12.statcan.gc.ca
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