Housing & costs · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
RNTM
Meals included in rent
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
RNTMis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for meals included in rent. It is a categorical field with 3 possible category codes, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of value codes and their labels is below.
RNTM value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (GQ/vacant units, except 'for rent' and 'rented, not occupied'/owned or being bought/occupied without rent payment) |
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
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RNTM — FAQ
What is the RNTM variable in PUMS?+
RNTM is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Meals included in rent". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the RNTM codes?+
RNTM has 3 value codes in the 2024 dictionary, each mapping a numeric code to a category label — all of them are listed on this page.
Where does the RNTM variable come from?+
RNTM is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau in the 2024 ACS PUMS data dictionary. PUMSdata is an independent product that makes this microdata easy to explore, and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.