Geo*Data
Important Announcements
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General Information
Release Frequency: Quarterly
Release Date: Monday of the last full work week of the month.
Next Release Date: January 27, 2025
- Geo*Data Wiki Page
- Geo*Data Reference Guide
- Support contact information: tech@melissa.com or 1-800-MELISSA (1-800-635-4772)
GEO*Data is a geographic database in fixed length (ASCII) format. The GEO*Data database includes every state within the United States. You can use the ZIP file of your desired state (i.e. CA.ZIP) to add geographic data to your mailing list. GEO*Data also contains ZIP Code and county information.
Included Databases:
- Zip Code Database
- County Database
- Place Name Database
Build History
2024.Q4
Released on: Ocotober 21, 2024
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| GeoData Database Date | 10/15/2024 |
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2024.Q3
Released on: July 22, 2024
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| GeoData Database Date | 07/15/2024 |
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2024.Q2
Released on: April 22, 2024
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- Introducing new 2023 Census keys.
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| GeoData Database Date | 04/15/2024 |
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2024.Q1
Released on: January 22, 2024
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US.idx - Reference file
Example (AK,02,290039) (State,StateFIPSCode,Count) -
US.txt - Nationwide text file
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| Database | Date |
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| GeoData Database Date | 01/15/2024 |
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- Individual State Files(AK.txt, CA.txt etc.)
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2023.Q4
Released on: October 23, 2023
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US.idx - Reference file
Example (AK,02,290039) (State,StateFIPSCode,Count) -
US.txt - Nationwide text file
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| GeoData Database Date | 10/15/2023 |
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2023.Q3
Released on: July 24, 2023
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New Releases Web Service
Releases Web Service allows users to securely and efficiently download data files, object binaries, and other collateral files from Melissa.
This service enables users to automate the process of updating their data by allowing them to script the download of specific files rather than downloading the entire zip file.
Additionally, file versioning is provided, making it easier to download historical data if necessary.
For example, users are able to download the data files specific for Address Object plus the correct Windows object library and any wrappers required, without needing to download the entire zip archive.
To ensure the security and integrity of the data being downloaded, Releases Web Service requires the user's subscription license.
Documentation can be found here
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New Melissa Updater CLI Application
Melissa also offers an open-source command-line interface (CLI) for Windows and Linux. The CLI simplifies the update process by providing a simple interface to consume the Releases web service.
Instead of scheduling a custom process, you can schedule simplified console commands.
Documentation can be found here
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US.idx - Reference file
- Example (AK,02,290039) (State,StateFIPSCode,Count)
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US.txt - Nationwide text file
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| GeoData Database Date | 07/15/2023 |
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2023.Q2
Released on: April 24, 2023
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- Updated - State legislative districts embody the upper (senate-SLDU) and lower (house-SLDL) chambers of the state legislatures.
| Database | Date |
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| GeoData Database Date | 04/15/2023 |
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2023.Q1
Released on: January 23, 2023
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Updated Census data 2022
Connecticut census data - As of spring 2023, CT's eight counties have been replaced by nine COGs/Planning Regions.
| Database | Date |
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| GeoData Database Date | 01/15/2023 |
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2022.Q4
Released on: October 24, 2022
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2022.Q3
Released on: July 25, 2022
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2022.Q2
Released on: April 25, 2022
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2022.Q1
Released on: January 24, 2022
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2021.Q4
Released on: October 26, 2021
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2021.Q3
Released on: August 09, 2021
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2021.Q2
Released on: May 07, 2021
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2021.Q1
Released on: February 18, 2021
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2020.Q4
Released on: November 12, 2020
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2020.Q3
Released on: August 18, 2020
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2020.Q2
Released on: May 01, 2020
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2020.Q1
Released on: February 28, 2020
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2019.Q4
Released on: December 04, 2019
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2019.Q3
Released on: September 04, 2019
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2019.Q2
Released on: May 31, 2019
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2019.Q1
Released on: March 5, 2019
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2018.Q4
Released on: December 4, 2018
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2018.Q3
Released on: August 24, 2018
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2018.Q2
Released on: May 30, 2018
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2018.Q1
Released on: February 13, 2018
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2017.Q4
Released on: November 14, 2017
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2017.Q3
Released on: August 18, 2017
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2017.Q2
Released on: May 08, 2017
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2017.Q1
Released on: February 27, 2017
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2016.Q4
Released on: November 23, 2016
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2016.Q3
Released on: August 24, 2016
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2016.Q2
Released on: May 13, 2016
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2016.Q1
Released on: February 12, 2016
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2015.Q4
Released on: November 12, 2015
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2015.Q3
Released on: July 31, 2015
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2015.Q2
Released on: April 14, 2015
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2015.Q1
Released on: January 12, 2015
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2014.Q4
Released on: October 24, 2014
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2014.Q3
Released on: July 31, 2014
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2014.Q2
Released on: May 05, 2014
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2014.Q1
Released on: January 29, 2014
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2013.Q4
Released on: October 25, 2013
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2013.Q3
Released on: August 02, 2013
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2013.Q2
Released on: April 30, 2013
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2013.Q1
Released on: January 30, 2013
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2012.Q4
Released on: October 30, 2012
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2012.Q3
Released on: July 31, 2012
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2012.Q2
Released on: May 03, 2012
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2012.Q1
Released on: February 01, 2012
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2011.Q4
Released on: October 27, 2011
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2011.Q3
Released on: July 28, 2011
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2011.Q2
Released on: May 04, 2011
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2011.Q1
Released on: February 01, 2011
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Past Announcements
New DQT layout - July 03, 2023
The GeoData States file has been changed to a single file(US.txt).
New Releases Web Service
Releases Web Service allows users to securely and efficiently download data files, object binaries, and other collateral files from Melissa.
This service enables users to automate the process of updating their data by allowing them to script the download of specific files rather than downloading the entire zip file.
Additionally, file versioning is provided, making it easier to download historical data if necessary.
For example, users are able to download the data files specific for Address Object plus the correct Windows object library and any wrappers required, without needing to download the entire zip archive.
To ensure the security and integrity of the data being downloaded, Releases Web Service requires the user's subscription license.
Documentation can be found here
New Melissa Updater CLI Application
Melissa also offers an open-source command-line interface (CLI) for Windows and Linux. The CLI simplifies the update process by providing a simple interface to consume the Releases web service.
Instead of scheduling a custom process, you can schedule simplified console commands.
Documentation can be found here