: Use the NLS Investigator User's Guide to learn how to search by "Area of Interest" rather than keyword. Accessing Data | National Longitudinal Surveys

: Once approved, your institution must sign a Letter of Agreement with the BLS to ensure data security.

: Unlike standard public-use files, you cannot simply download a .zip file of Zip Code data from a public link. It requires an approved application through the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Restricted Data Access portal. How to Access and "Download" the Data

For all non-restricted variables (demographics, employment, etc.), you should use the .

: Excellent for browsing thousands of variables and creating custom datasets without needing an account to just explore.

: The 2021 field period represents one of the most recent rounds of data collection for this cohort. Researchers often seek the "Zip Code" file to link survey responses with local environmental, economic, or social data.