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# Population Forecast by ZIP Code

This dataset provides projected population figures at the ZIP Code level, enabling granular analysis of future demographic trends across the United States. It includes total population forecasts based on historical trends, migration patterns, and dynamic factors. Ideal for high-level planning and regional forecasting.

### Schema Overview

<table><thead><tr><th width="233">Field Name</th><th width="145">Field Data Type</th><th width="563">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>ZIP_CODE</td><td>String</td><td>ZIP Code</td></tr><tr><td>CITY_NAME</td><td>String</td><td>City name</td></tr><tr><td>COUNTY_NAME</td><td>String</td><td>County name</td></tr><tr><td>COUNTY_FIPS_CODE</td><td>String</td><td>Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code for counties</td></tr><tr><td>STATE_CODE</td><td>String</td><td>State Code</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2010</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2010</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2011</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2011</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2012</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2012</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2013</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2013</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2014</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2014</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2015</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2015</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2016</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2016</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2017</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2017</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2018</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2018</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2019</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2019</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2020</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2020</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2021</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2021</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_CENSUS_POP_2022</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2022</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2023</td><td>Integer</td><td>Population count for Census year 2023</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2024</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2024</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2025</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2025</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2026</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2026</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2027</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2027</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2028</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2028</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2029</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2029</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2030</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2030</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2031</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2031</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2032</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2032</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2033</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2033</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2034</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2034</td></tr><tr><td>TOT_FX_POP_2035</td><td>Integer</td><td>Forecasted population for the year 2035</td></tr><tr><td>PCT_CHANGE_PRECOVID</td><td>Float</td><td>Population variation during Covid</td></tr><tr><td>PCT_CHANGE_COVID</td><td>Float</td><td>Population variation after Covid</td></tr><tr><td>PCT_CHANGE_POSTCOVID</td><td>Float</td><td>Population variation before Covid</td></tr><tr><td>UPDATED_AT</td><td>Date</td><td>Date of the last data update</td></tr></tbody></table>


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