Area Code Market
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A clear source for journalists covering the Area Code Market category, methodology, data products and book.

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The NDS Area Code Market System™ is a governed analytical geography created by National Data System to organize public Area Codes, overlay relationships, ZIP Codes and cities into standardized market families for research and business intelligence.

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National Data System, NDS Area Code Market System™, current governed edition, AreaCodeMarket.com.

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Key facts for reporters

258 governed market familiesOverlay-awareZIP crosswalkCity crosswalkVersioned methodologyCreated by National Data System

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