geocode

The process of identifying the coordinates of a location given its address. For example, an address can be matched against a TIGER street network to determine the location of a home. Also referred to as address geocoding.

The process of identifying a location by one or more x,y coordinates from another location description such as an address. For example, an address can be matched against Volusia County's street centerline file to determine an x,y coordinate.

Geocode refers to the combination of applicable codes for the metropolitan area, state, county and census tract. These codes indicate the location of the property to which a loan relates.

Beginning with calendar year 2004 data, the combination is MSA-MD/state/county/census tract.