Term: Postal Code Conversion Files (PCCF)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2015-03-10

Definition:

As data support files, the Postal Code Conversion Files (PCCF) provide a link between the six-character postal code and the standard Census geographic areas, such as dissemination areas (DAs) and census tracts. They also provide x- and y- coordinates to support GIS mapping capabilities. The PCCF are updated on a semi-annual basis.

Source: Statistics Canada Web Page - Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF) - https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/110720/dq110720f-eng.htm - accessed March 10, 2015.

For more information on the Postal Code Conversion Files (PCCF), see:

• Postal Code Conversion Files (PCCF) Data Description that contains a brief summary of the content of the data set and information on the Source Agency, Purpose, Years, Type, Size, Data Level, Components, Scope, Data Collection Method, Data Highlights, Data Cautions, Access Requirements, More Information, and Last Updated date;
  
  
• MCHP Metadata Repository - Postal Code Conversion Files (PCCF) - [Internal Access Only] - for technical and programming related information, including an Overview, Data Model, Data Quality, Data Dictionary, Documents and Reports, and Blog

Related concepts 

• Construction of Census Income Quintiles
• Distance to Hospital - A Method to Calculate
• Income Quintile Ranking Procedure
• Income Quintiles - Child Health Income Quintiles
• Income Quintiles Based on the 1996 Census
• School Catchment Area
• Winnipeg Area Definitions
• Winnipeg Areas and Regional Health Authorities (RHAs)

Related terms 

• Census Tract (CT)
• Dissemination Area (DA)
• Hospital Location
• Income Quintiles / Income Quintile
• Neighborhood Poverty

Links 

• MCHP Data Repository - Postal Code Conversion Files (PCCF) Data Description