Create an Analysis Area Based on an Address

Define Your Location Data Type

On the Address(es)>Definition screen, select the type of location data that you want to use to create your analysis area(s), type the location data in the required format, and then click Next.

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Analysis Areas, Using Addresses

Analysis Areas, Using Addresses

  1. On the Address(es)>Definition screen, select the type of location data that you want to use to create your analysis area. The options are Address, Longitude and Latitude, ZIP/ZIP+4, and Block Group.
  2. In the box below, type your location data in the appropriate format. The required format for each location data type are:
  • Address
    • P.O. Box City, State ZIP Code
    • Number Street Suite #, City, State ZIP Code
    • Number and Street, City, State ZIP Code
    • Number and Street, ZIP Code
    • Number and Street, City, State
  • Latitude and Longitude
    • DD.DDDDDD, DD.DDDDDD
    • DD:MM.MM, DD:MM.MM
    • DD:MM:SS, DD:MM:SS
    • Locations usually have a positive latitude and a negative longitude
  • ZIP, ZIP+4
    • ZIP Codes: 5 digits
    • ZIP+4: 9 digits
    • Must include leading zeros
  • Block Group: 12 digits, must include leading zeros

  1. Verify your entries and then click Next. The Analysis Area Builder>Address(es)>Definition>Method screen appears.

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Create an Analysis Area Around a Location