Geocode Precision Code
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    Geocode Precision Code

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    Article summary

    Address precision code is a code applied to address data to let you know how precise the latitude and longitude are. Denotes if the latitude/longitude is derived from the parcel center point, the building center point, street interpolation etc.

    Where you will find these codes

    SmartFabric Address Layer

    See SmartFabric Address Precision Code as the address layer precision code is different but maps to the precision codes below. 

    Address API and Geocoding API

    Found within the response of the Address API and Geocoding API as precisionCode.

    Precision Code Table

    Precision CodeDescription
    10Centroid of Building Footprint
    11Building Main Entrance
    12Building Driveway
    15Centroid of a Group of Buildings
    20Parcel Centroid
    21Inside of Parcel
    22Along Parcel Front Line
    30Undefined Point Level Coordinates
    50Street Segment and Range Interpolation
    55Street Segment and Range Extrapolation
    60Additional Geocoding Options (includes intersections and highway ramps)
    65LDU (Local Delivery Unit, 6-character postal code) Centroid
    70Landmark
    71FSA (Forward Sortation Area, first 3 characters of postal code) Centroid
    77Centroid of Neighborhood Boundary
    78Centroid of Community Boundary
    79PPN (Populated Place Name) Centroid
    80Centroid of Municipal Boundary

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