# State Code

## Full Formal Attribute Name

gfipm:2.0:user:StateCode

## Abbreviated Formal Attribute Name

StateCode

## Definition

The state, commonwealth, province, or other such geopolitical subdivision of a country, in which the user's primary business office is located.

## Data Type

FIPS 5-2 State Code

## Metadata Version

2.0

## Usage Information

None Provided

## Example Content

None Provided

## NIEM Xpath

nc:ContactInformation/nc:ContactMailingAddress/nc:StructuredAddress/nc:LocationStateFIPS5-2AlphaCode

## NIEM Definition

A state, commonwealth, province, or other such geopolitical subdivision of a country.

## Source

GFIPM Metadata Straw Man

## Misc. Notes

None Provided