Optional (recommended) input fields

The Left and Right Odd/Even Indicator fields are used to specify whether the sides of the street segment contain odd or even address ranges. Although these indicators are not required for creating a User Dictionary, it is important to use the Odd/Even Indicators when your data contains odd/even address numbers.

When the Odd/Even Indicator is specified, but is inconsistent with address numbers, the indicator is set to Both.

When the Odd/Even Indicator is not specified and both Start Address and End Address have values, the indicator is set to Both, unless the start and end address numbers are the same number. In that case, the indicator is set to Odd if the address numbers are odd, and set to Even if the address numbers are even.

When the Odd/Even Indicator is not specified and both Start Address and End Address have values, the indicator is set to Both (odd and even).

Note: If your table contains odd/even indicator information, we strongly recommend that you use the Odd/Even Indicator fields. These fields ensure that your geocoded addresses are located on the correct side of the street. Omitting the fields when your data contains odd/even information may produce incorrect results.

The following table describes the optional input fields.

Optional fields Description Maximum field length
Left Odd/Even Indicator* Left side of the street contains only odd or even address ranges.
O
Odd
E
Even
B
Both
 1
Right Odd/Even Indicator* Right side of the street contains only odd or even address ranges.
O
Odd
E
Even
B
Both
 1
City* City name 28
Left ZIP+4 Code 4-digit ZIP+4 add-on for left side of street. 4
Right ZIP+4 Code 4-digit ZIP+4 add-on for right side of street. 4
Left Census Block Census Block ID for left side of street. 15
Right Census Block Census Block ID for right side of street. 15
Place Name Place name 40

* These fields are highly recommended.