ZIP code
04573
in Walpole, MainePopulation 557
64.25/ 100
Ranked #2,321 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 7.3%)
Ranked #7 of 408 Maine ZIPs (top 1.8%)
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.
Recreation access
3 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Food insecurity
5.5%
in the bottom 0.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
25.4%
in the bottom 0.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
78.7%
in the top 0.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
5.5%
in the bottom 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Civic-institution access
1.5 per 1,000 residents
in the top 2.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The number of civic and social organizations 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 ›Homeownership rate
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
3.8%
in the bottom 2.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Obesity
24.5%
in the bottom 4.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
22.8%
in the top 5.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›The read
On the composite measure, Walpole, Maine (ZIP 04573) stands in the top 7.3% healthiest ZIPs nationally (2,321st) and the top 1.8% of Maine (7th).
A profile of give and take, with clear readings each way: recreation lies in the top 0.6% nationally, and modeled food insecurity is in the bottom 0.8% nationally. Modeled short sleep registers in the bottom 0.5% nationally, and colon screening lies in the top 0.5% nationally. Modeled housing insecurity is in the bottom 1.4% nationally, civic registers in the top 2.0% nationally, and homeownership lies at the national maximum. Modeled utility shutoff is in the bottom 2.8% nationally, and obesity registers in the bottom 4.8% nationally. On the other side, modeled arsenic lies in the top 5.2% nationally.
Set beside the wider area around it, recreation runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For clarity, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Among the ZIPs nearby, none ranks healthier overall than this one.
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.
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 76%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 71%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 71%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 94%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the top 0.8%
11%
Disability
healthier than 89%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 86%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 51%
8%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 16%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 94%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 88%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 80%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 98%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 82%
8%
Disability
healthier than 98%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 85%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 57%
14%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 16%
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 ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
04539
Maineshares a border
Score 58.93
Similar health profile
05673
Vermont98% similar profile
Score 65.98
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 | 29.4% | 26.8–32.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 30.9% | 28.1–33.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.8% | 9.8–11.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.3% | 10.1–12.7 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.4% | 5.5–7.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.4% | 4.1–6.8 |
| Depression among adults | 25.1% | 22.1–28.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 8.3% | 7.0–9.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.2% | 33.2–39.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 24.5% | 20.7–28.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.8% | 2.3–3.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.4% | 9.4–13.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.3% | 3.8–7.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.3% | 75.6–80.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.1% | 79.1–84.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.5% | 83.3–88.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 78.7% | 75.5–81.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 74.6% | 72.0–77.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.8% | 73.1–83.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.3% | 12.9–18.0 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 7.1% | 5.2–9.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 15.1% | 11.8–18.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 25.4% | 21.9–29.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 12.4% | 9.9–15.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.2% | 12.8–17.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 10.3% | 8.6–12.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.0% | 9.7–14.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 26.3% | 22.1–31.0 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.5% | 6.4–8.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.7% | 4.5–7.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 10.0% | 7.9–12.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.2% | 1.7–2.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.0% | 2.5–3.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.0% | 16.8–23.9 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 5.5% | 4.0–7.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 5.9% | 4.2–8.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 5.5% | 4.2–7.2 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.1% | 4.1–6.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.1% | 27.3–35.7 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 3.8% | 3.0–4.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | ME median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 2.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.3% (3.2–19.5%) n=416 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 9.8% (3.0–20.9%) n=413 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.2% (0.8–11.7%) n=417 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 54.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 29.4% (14.9–57.3%) n=417 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.1% (0.0–8.3%) n=415 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.7% (0.0–11.5%) n=416 |
| Broadband subscription | 91.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.9% (79.7–97.2%) n=416 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 17.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.4% (13.9–35.0%) n=416 |
| Homeownership rate | 100.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 84.7% (68.7–95.5%) n=416 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.8% (0.0–3.4%) n=416 |
| Foreign-born population | 2.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 2.1% (0.1–5.9%) n=417 |
| Single-parent households | 57.4% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 61.5% (48.8–80.6%) n=414 |
| Population 65+ | 22.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 24.6% (16.3–42.1%) n=417 |
| Median age | 33.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 49.0 yr (39.3–60.7) n=413 |
| Median household income | $86,250 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $68,485 ($50,225–$100,018) n=396 |
| Median home value | $420,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $246,500 ($130,660–$484,830) n=402 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,014 ($618–$1,501) n=320 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | ME median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy unavailable for this ZIP — fewer than 80% of the census tracts that make it up could be matched across the 2010→2020 tract-boundary revision, so no value is published rather than an unreliable one. See how coverage gaps are handled. | |||
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