A commuting zone is a geographic area used in population and economic analysis. In addition to the major use of urban areas, it may be used to define rural areas which share a common market.Tolbert, C. and M. Sizer. 1996. "U.S. Commuting Zones and Labor Market Areas: A 1990 Update. ERS Staff Paper Number 9614. Economic Research Service, Rural Economy Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
According to the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture:
See also Commuter town Daily urban system Rural-urban commuting area Travel to work area
Notes and references
External links and further reading "Labor Market areas for the United States" "U.S Commuting Zones and Labor Market Areas: A 1990 Update"