The PCCF+ is a SAS control program with associated datasets derived from the PCCF. It is a Postal Code population weight file with Geographic Attribute files, Health Region boundary files, and other supplementary data.

This data set supersedes PCCF+ 8A

The Postal Code Conversion File Plus (PCCF+) is a SAS© control program and set of associated datasets derived from the Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF), a Postal Code population weight file, the Geographic Attribute File, Health Region boundary files, and other supplementary data. PCCF+ automatically assigns a range of Statistics Canada’s standard geographic areas and other geographic identifiers based on Postal Codes. The PCCF+ differs from the PCCF in that it uses population-weighted random allocation for Postal Codes that link to more than one geographic area.

The Postal Code Conversion File Plus (PCCF+) is a SAS control program and set of associated datasets derived from the Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF), a Postal Code population weight file, the Geographic Attribute File, Health Region boundary files, and other supplementary data. PCCF+ automatically assigns a range of Statistics Canada’s standard geographic areas and other geographic identifiers based on Postal Codes. The PCCF+ differs from the PCCF in that it uses population-weighted random allocation for Postal Codes that link to more than one geographic area.

The Postal Code Conversion File Plus (PCCF+) is a SAS control program and set of associated datasets derived from the Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF), a 2016 postal code population weight file, the Geographic Attribute File, Health Region boundary files, and other supplementary data. PCCF+ automatically assigns a range of Statistics Canada standard geographic areas and other geographic identifiers based on postal codes. PCCF+ differs from the PCCF in that it: Uses population-weighted random allocation for many postal codes that link to more than one geographic area. Options are available for institutional postal codes. Procedures are included to link partial postal codes to geographic identifiers where possible. Problem records and diagnostics are provided in the program output, along with reference information for possible solutions. The geographic coordinates, which represent the standard geostatistical areas linked to each postal code on the PCCF, are commonly used to map the distribution of data for spatial analysis (e.g., clients, activities) Although version 7E of the PCCF+ is still based on 2016 census geography, the output includes the 2021 dissemination area (DA) based on a released intercensal correspondence file (DA21uid).

The Postal Code Conversion File Plus (PCCF+) is a SAS control program and set of associated datasets derived from the Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF), a Postal Code population weight file, the Geographic Attribute File, Health Region boundary files, and other supplementary data. PCCF+ automatically assigns a range of Statistics Canada’s standard geographic areas and other geographic identifiers based on Postal Codes. The PCCF+ differs from the PCCF in that it uses population-weighted random allocation for Postal Codes that link to more than one geographic area.

The Postal Code Conversion File Plus (PCCF+) is a SAS control program and set of associated datasets derived from the Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF), a postal code population weight file, the Geographic Attribute File, Health Region boundary files, and other supplementary data. PCCF+ automatically assigns a range of Statistics Canada’s standard geographic areas and other geographic identifiers based on postal codes. The PCCF+ differs from the PCCF in that it uses population-weighted random allocation for postal codes that link to more than one geographic area.

The Postal Code Conversion File Plus (PCCF+) is a SAS control program and set of associated datasets derived from the Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF), a postal code population weight file, the Geographic Attribute File, Health Region boundary files, and other supplementary data. PCCF+ automatically assigns a range of Statistics Canada’s standard geographic areas and other geographic identifiers based on postal codes. The PCCF+ differs from the PCCF in that it uses population-weighted random allocation for postal codes that link to more than one geographic area. The Postal Code reference date for the Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF) and the Postal Code Conversion File Plus (PCCF+) is still August 2015. This release has been updated to include the 2013 Representation Order of the Federal Electoral Districts (FED16uid) and the January 2017 air stage offices. Although version 6D of the PCCF+ is still based on 2011 census geography, the output includes the 2016 dissemination area (DA) based on a released intercensal correspondence file (DA16uid).

The Postal Code Conversion File Plus (PCCF+) is a SAS control program and set of associated datasets derived from the Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF), a 2016 postal code population weight file, the Geographic Attribute File, Health Region boundary files, and other supplementary data. PCCF+ automatically assigns a range of Statistics Canada standard geographic areas and other geographic identifiers based on postal codes. PCCF+ differs from the PCCF in that it: Uses population-weighted random allocation for many postal codes that link to more than one geographic area. Options are available for institutional postal codes. Procedures are included to link partial postal codes to geographic identifiers where possible. Problem records and diagnostics are provided in the program output, along with reference information for possible solutions. The geographic coordinates, which represent the standard geostatistical areas linked to each postal code on the PCCF, are commonly used to map the distribution of data for spatial analysis (e.g., clients, activities)

Overview The PCCF+ is a SAS control program and set of associated datasets derived from the PCCF, a 2021 postal code population weight file, the Geographic Attribute File, Health Region boundary files, and other supplementary data. PCCF+ automatically assigns a range of Statistics Canada standard geographic areas and other geographic identifiers based on postal codes. PCCF+ differs from the PCCF in that it: Uses population-weighted random allocation for many postal codes that link to more than one geographic area. Options are available for institutional postal codes. Procedures are included to link partial postal codes to geographic identifiers where possible. Problem records and diagnostics are provided in the program output, along with reference information for possible solutions. The geographic coordinates, which represent the standard geostatistical areas linked to each postal code on the PCCF, are commonly used to map the distribution of data for spatial analysis (e.g., clients, activities). In April 1983, the Geography Division released the first version of the PCCF, which linked postal codes to 1981 census geographic areas and included geographic coordinates. PCCF+ was first created using the 1986 census and has been updated regularly with population weight files calculated for each census from 1991 through 2021. Purpose of PCCF+ The purpose of the PCCF+ is to provide a link between six-character postal codes produced by the Canada Post Corporation (CPC), standard 2021 Census geographic areas (such as dissemination areas, census subdivisions, and census tracts) produced by Statistics Canada, and supplementary administrative areas and neighbourhood income quintiles. Postal codes do not respect census geographic boundaries and so may be linked to more than one standard geographic area, or assigned to more than one set of coordinates. Therefore, one postal code may be represented by more than one record. The PCCF product, produced by Statistics Canada, provides links between postal codes and all recorded matches to census geography. PCCF+ uses the PCCF but provides additional functionality in that it uses a population-weighted matching process for some residential postal codes where more than one geographic code is possible. PCCF+ also provides routines for institutional postal codes and for historic postal codes. The PCCF+ Version 8B includes a population-weighting file calculated from the 2021 Census population counts Neighbourhood income quintiles and deciles have been calculated from 2021 Census population data. The routine that allowed geocoding of historical postal codes in British Columbia (V1H, V9G, prior 1998) has been removed.