This dataset contains information on the ratio of family income to the
federal poverty level at the zip code tabulation area (ZCTA) level. Each column
beginning with a "T_" lists the total number of families that fall into each
income category. In addition, the dataset contains information on margins of
error and the reliability of each estimate, to help guide decisionmakers in more
effectively using the data contained in this file. There are approximately 1,000
records in this dataset. ZCTA boundaries are designed to approximate actual zip
code boundaries, but are fixed to allow for consistent data analysis (whereas
regular zip code boundaries change frequently).
Field description metadata is available for download. For more
information on poverty data from the Census Bureau, please visit American
Factfinder (www.factfinder2.census.gov).