The address of digital (ON/OFF) points have a certain format depending on your PLC. These inputs can sometimes be grouped as a full word (possibly 16 bits, again depending on your PLC). Many times the analog reading comes in as one of these full words but instead of reading it as individual points it is read as a number, using the numerical data handling instructions in your PLC.
As you may have noticed, detailed answers to your question will depend on the specific PLC and possibly software you are using. Please specify both for a more detailed answer.