NYC COVID-19 Mapping Areas Based on 2010 Census

A shapefile for mapping data by Modified Zip Code Tabulation Areas (MODZCTA) in NYC, based on the 2010 Census ZCTA shapefile. The NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene uses MODZCTA for mapping COVID-19 data. The dataset was last updated in September 2023.

Use Cases

• Map COVID-19 case or vaccination rates by MODZCTA for public health surveillance.
• Analyze spatial patterns of the pandemic using the MODZCTA geographic boundaries.
• Join public health metrics from other datasets using the MODZCTA as a spatial key for NYC analysis.

Strengths

• Geographic data is based on the authoritative 2010 Census ZCTA shapefile.
• Specifically designed and used by the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene for official COVID-19 mapping.
• Last updated in September 2023, indicating maintenance.

Limitations

• Data is derived from the 2010 Census, which may not reflect more recent population or boundary changes.
• The specific column structure and attributes within the shapefile are unknown.
• The dataset's primary focus is NYC, limiting broader geographic application.

Provenance

Source

City of New York

Collection Method

Modified from the 2010 Census ZCTA shapefile.

Time Range

Based on 2010 Census geography.

Freshness

Last updated 2023-09-02.

Geography

New York City (NYC).