ZIP code
01501
in Auburn, MassachusettsPopulation 16,877
57.63/ 100
Ranked #6,703 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 21%)
Ranked #351 of 527 Massachusetts ZIPs (bottom 33%)
Ranked #47 of 112 Worcester, MA-CT ZIPs (top 42%)
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
86.4%
in the top 0.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Radon
3.2 pCi/L
in the top 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Dental provider access
1.1 per 1,000 residents
in the top 5.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST90thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The number of dental offices located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Loud transportation noise
2.1%
in the top 6.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 65 decibels — around the volume of normal conversation.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
19.1%
in the top 6.9% 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 ›Recreation access
0.96 per 1,000 residents
in the top 9.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST80thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The number of places for physical recreation — gyms, sports, and fitness venues — inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
3.9%
in the bottom 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST54thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›Cross-source signals
Combined exposures in this ZIP
More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.
This area ranks among the highest 10% of US ZIP codes for both modeled radon and modeled groundwater arsenic.
See the full radon & arsenic analysis →
The read
Auburn, Massachusetts (ZIP 01501) ranks in the top 21% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,703rd) and the bottom 33% of Massachusetts (351st).
Several signals sit on each side of the ledger here: modeled mammography rests in the top 0.2% nationally, and dental providers lands in the top 5.7% nationally. Modeled extreme heat settles at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Recreation rests in the top 9.7% nationally, childcare lands in the top 11.7% nationally, and modeled uninsured settles in the bottom 2.1% nationally. Working the other way, modeled radon rests in the top 7.5% nationally, loud transportation noise lands in the top 6.7% nationally, and arsenic settles in the top 6.9% nationally. Modeled pfas rests in the top 11.6% nationally.
Against its neighbors, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For context, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. 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. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 01590, about 1.0 miles away.
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 65%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 61%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 97%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 76%
11%
Disability
healthier than 82%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 64%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 72%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 11%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 37%
8%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 62%
13%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 44%
11%
Disability
healthier than 45%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 58%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 57%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 31%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 34%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 10%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 35%
8%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 76%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 72%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 62%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 64%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 51%
16%
Disability
healthier than 54%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 30%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 5%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 22%
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.
Heavy environment, light chronic burden
Where the environment and chronic illness point in opposite directions
Environmental-hazard standing 11.0; chronic-disease standing 65.1 — 54 points apart, heavier on the environment than it is on chronic illness.
Ranked #14,813 of the 18,187 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by the gap from cleanest environment to heaviest chronic burden, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
01527
Massachusettsshares a border
Score 56.90
Closest healthier
01590
Massachusettsabout 1.0 mi away
Score 62.24
Similar health profile
01462
Massachusetts99% similar profile
Score 58.28
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 | 28.9% | 26.4–31.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.8% | 31.0–36.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.1% | 9.3–11.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.2% | 10.9–13.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.2% | 5.5–6.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.2% | 5.4–7.0 |
| Depression among adults | 25.8% | 23.0–28.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 9.7% | 8.5–11.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.5% | 33.5–39.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 31.0% | 26.9–35.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.1% | 2.8–3.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.6% | 9.4–13.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 3.9% | 3.2–4.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.9% | 74.2–79.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.4% | 80.1–84.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 91.2% | 90.0–92.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 69.8% | 66.1–73.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 74.1% | 71.4–76.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 86.4% | 82.1–89.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.8% | 15.6–20.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 11.3% | 9.7–13.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 21.4% | 18.6–24.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.2% | 28.5–35.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.4% | 13.5–17.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.3% | 14.5–18.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.0% | 11.5–14.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.1% | 11.5–14.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 27.2% | 24.2–30.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.3% | 5.6–7.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.9% | 6.1–7.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.8% | 10.3–13.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.9% | 2.6–3.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.6% | 3.2–4.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.5% | 20.0–25.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.6% | 8.2–11.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.0% | 9.4–12.9 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.3–9.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 5.3–6.9 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.9% | 29.7–36.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.8% | 5.0–6.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 6.4% (2.6–16.9%) n=524 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 2.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 2.4% (0.0–6.3%) n=525 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 4.7% (1.1–15.2%) n=526 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 45.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 45.7% (23.6–77.5%) n=526 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (1.6–7.9%) n=523 |
| Households without a vehicle | 6.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.6% (0.4–20.2%) n=522 |
| Broadband subscription | 91.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 94.1% (87.2–98.4%) n=522 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 27.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 30.5% (21.2–43.7%) n=522 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.1% (39.6–93.5%) n=522 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.5% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.8%) n=522 |
| Foreign-born population | 8.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 8.7% (1.9–28.4%) n=527 |
| Single-parent households | 48.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.5% (40.0–68.7%) n=520 |
| Population 65+ | 20.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–33.8%) n=527 |
| Median age | 44.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.5 yr (34.3–57.2) n=524 |
| Median household income | $116,762 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $110,450 ($68,196–$177,335) n=505 |
| Median home value | $400,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $519,200 ($297,220–$949,670) n=508 |
| Median gross rent | $1,467 | $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 | 80.2 yr ± 0.66 | 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 0.66 years of 80.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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