ZIP code
01462
in Lunenburg, MassachusettsPopulation 11,919
58.28/ 100
Ranked #6,174 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 19%)
Ranked #333 of 527 Massachusetts ZIPs (bottom 37%)
Ranked #41 of 112 Worcester, MA-CT ZIPs (top 37%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Mammography
86.5%
in the top 0.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
18.9%
in the top 7.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms per liter.
A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
3.8%
in the bottom 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST50thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›Radon
2.7 pCi/L
in the top 15% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS85thDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Lunenburg, Massachusetts (ZIP 01462) sits in the top 19% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,174th) and the bottom 37% of Massachusetts (333rd).
Where the data leans one way, another reading answers it: modeled mammography stands in the top 0.2% nationally. Modeled extreme heat is at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled uninsured rests in the bottom 1.9% nationally, and fatal road crashes sits in the bottom 12.1% nationally. Poverty registers in the bottom 14.9% nationally, and household income lands in the top 12.1% nationally. Home broadband subscription resides in the top 16% nationally. On the other hand, modeled arsenic lies in the top 7.0% nationally, and radon settles in the top 15% nationally. Modeled pfas stands in the top 14.7% nationally.
Compared with the ZIPs that surround it, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain language, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. ZIP 01431, just across the boundary, ranks healthier overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Worcester, MA-CT metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 66%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 62%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 97%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 73%
11%
Disability
healthier than 84%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 65%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 71%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 21%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 36%
8%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 64%
13%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 50%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 59%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 56%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 33%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 34%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 29%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 39%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 33%
8%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 78%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 68%
11%
Disability
healthier than 61%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 53%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 57%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 37%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 28%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 25%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Above what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 84.1 ± 3.1 years. A median household income of $112,992 predicts 80.6 years — 3.5 years above.
Ranked #284 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
01420
Massachusettsshares a border
Score 48.85
Closest healthier
01431
Massachusettsshares a border
Score 61.40
Similar health profile
01501
Massachusetts99% similar profile
Score 57.63
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 28.6% | 26.2–31.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.4% | 30.6–36.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.8% | 8.9–10.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.3% | 11.1–13.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.9% | 5.2–6.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.1% | 5.2–7.1 |
| Depression among adults | 26.0% | 23.3–28.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 9.7% | 8.5–11.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.4% | 33.5–39.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 31.4% | 27.4–35.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.0% | 2.7–3.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.5% | 10.2–14.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 3.8% | 3.0–4.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.5% | 73.8–79.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.4% | 80.0–84.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 91.3% | 90.0–92.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 71.0% | 67.5–74.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 73.6% | 70.9–75.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 86.5% | 82.4–89.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.2% | 15.8–20.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 11.3% | 9.3–13.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 20.8% | 17.9–24.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 33.1% | 29.2–36.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.2% | 13.1–17.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.3% | 14.6–18.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.9% | 11.3–14.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.9% | 11.3–14.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 26.4% | 23.4–29.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.0% | 5.3–6.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.7% | 5.8–7.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.4% | 9.8–13.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.9% | 2.5–3.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.5% | 3.1–3.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.1% | 19.3–24.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.5% | 7.7–11.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.0% | 8.9–13.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.1–9.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.0% | 5.1–6.9 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.5% | 29.2–35.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.9% | 5.0–6.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 4.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 6.4% (2.6–16.9%) n=524 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 1.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 2.4% (0.0–6.3%) n=525 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 4.7% (1.1–15.2%) n=526 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 43.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 45.7% (23.6–77.5%) n=526 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (1.6–7.9%) n=523 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.1% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.6% (0.4–20.2%) n=522 |
| Broadband subscription | 95.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 94.1% (87.2–98.4%) n=522 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 30.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 30.5% (21.2–43.7%) n=522 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.1% (39.6–93.5%) n=522 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.3% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.8%) n=522 |
| Foreign-born population | 5.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 8.7% (1.9–28.4%) n=527 |
| Single-parent households | 57.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.5% (40.0–68.7%) n=520 |
| Population 65+ | 17.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–33.8%) n=527 |
| Median age | 43.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.5 yr (34.3–57.2) n=524 |
| Median household income | $112,992 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $110,450 ($68,196–$177,335) n=505 |
| Median home value | $463,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $519,200 ($297,220–$949,670) n=508 |
| Median gross rent | $1,974 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,659 ($1,104–$2,452) n=461 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 84.1 yr ± 1.58 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 81.3 yr (78.1–84.4) n=514 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.58 years of 84.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured