Map code cases with no coordinates
Code enforcement records that only have an address are geocoded before they are added to the ArcGIS layer the inspectors use.
Maps & GISConnector
US Census Geocoder integration
for address matching
The US Census Bureau Geocoder is a free public service that matches US street addresses and returns coordinates and a standardized address. No account or key is needed, which makes it a common choice for smaller cities.
Plain API
US Census Geocoder
- Tier
- Plain API
- Category
- Maps & GIS
- Sign-in
- No sign-in needed
- Paging
- single response
§ Overview
What connecting US Census Geocoder does.
SentraBridge calls the Census Geocoder in a Look up step, one address per record, and keeps the first match. Flows then build a map point and send records to ArcGIS or PostGIS. Addresses are sent only to the Census service and are not stored by SentraBridge.
- Address input: A one-line street address taken from each record.
- Matched address: The standardized address and ZIP for the first match.
- Coordinates: Longitude and latitude, ready for the Make map point step.
What SentraBridge can do with US Census Geocoder
| resource | read | write | changes only | fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address matches | list | — | — | Matched address, Longitude, Latitude, ZIP |
§ Use cases
What cities connect US Census Geocoder for.
Clean addresses from online forms
Addresses typed by residents into a web form get a standardized address and ZIP before the record is written to the city database.
Business licenses on the map
New business licenses are geocoded and written to a PostGIS table for economic development maps.
Check addresses are inside the city
Records whose address doesn't match are sent to a data-quality review list instead of the target system.
§ How it works
How to connect US Census Geocoder
- 01Get accessNo account or key is needed.
- 02Add the connectionAdd a Look up step and choose the US Census Geocoder connection.
- 03Preview real recordsMap the address field into the address query value.
- 04Turn it onPreview a few records and check the matched coordinates.
§ Often connected with
US Census Geocoder and the rest of city hall.
Systems cities commonly connect with US Census Geocoder, each with its own connector page.
Sentra 311§ FAQ
US Census Geocoder integration questions
Is the Census Geocoder free?
Yes. The Census Bureau offers it as a free public service with no key. It covers US addresses only.
Census Geocoder or Esri World Geocoder?
The Census Geocoder is free and good for standard street addresses. The Esri World Geocoder needs an ArcGIS key and returns a match score and broader coverage. SentraBridge supports both.
What happens when an address doesn't match?
The Look up step returns no match. A filter or rule can send those records to a review list instead of the target system.
§ Next
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