ZIP code
11715
in Blue Point, New YorkPopulation 3,936
67.09/ 100
Ranked #1,265 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 4.0%)
Ranked #188 of 1,730 New York ZIPs (top 10.9%)
Ranked #336 of 853 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ZIPs (top 39%)
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.
Median household income
$163,125
in the top 2.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOA, one of the man-made “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›PFOS in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOS, one of the most common “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
27%
in the bottom 3.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
4.6%
in the bottom 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFAS — man-made “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down — were detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
4.3%
in the bottom 5.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
7.6%
in the bottom 5.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
9.6%
in the bottom 3.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST13thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, Blue Point, New York (ZIP 11715) stands in the top 4.0% healthiest ZIPs nationally (1,265th) and the top 10.9% of New York (188th).
A balanced set of signals defines this area, not any single one: household income is in the top 2.7% nationally, and home broadband subscription registers at the national maximum. Modeled loneliness lies in the bottom 3.1% nationally, and transportation is in the bottom 4.4% nationally. Modeled utility shutoff registers in the bottom 5.7% nationally, food insecurity lies in the bottom 5.8% nationally, and cognitive disability is in the bottom 3.6% nationally. By contrast, PFOA in drinking water registers at the national maximum, PFOS in drinking water lies at the national maximum, and PFAS in drinking water is at the national maximum.
Set beside the wider area around it, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For clarity, PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFOS in drinking water is a common one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFAS in drinking water is the family of man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. ZIP 11705, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.
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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 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 82%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 86%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 85%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 97%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 81%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 94%
8%
Disability
healthier than 94%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 65%
5%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 43%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 68%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 82%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 91%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 87%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 81%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 77%
8%
Disability
healthier than 85%
7%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 54%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 12%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 98%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 90%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 61%
11%
Disability
healthier than 64%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 54%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 42%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 30%
21%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 23%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 35%
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
11705
New Yorkshares a border
Score 67.67
Closest healthier
11787
New Yorkabout 7.7 mi away
Score 67.44
Similar health profile
52322
Iowa100% similar profile
Score 59.41
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 | 25.2% | 22.7–27.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 31.3% | 28.3–34.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.2% | 9.4–11.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.3% | 9.1–11.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.6% | 4.8–6.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.1% | 4.0–6.3 |
| Depression among adults | 17.0% | 14.9–19.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 8.6% | 7.2–10.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.2% | 37.2–43.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 27.8% | 24.2–31.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.7% | 2.3–3.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 5.9% | 4.8–7.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 3.9% | 3.0–4.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.2% | 75.2–80.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.5% | 80.3–84.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 92.0% | 90.5–93.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 71.2% | 67.8–74.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 74.3% | 72.1–76.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 81.4% | 77.0–85.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.5% | 15.2–19.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 8.4% | 6.3–10.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 19.4% | 16.0–22.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.9% | 31.8–38.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 12.4% | 10.2–14.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.7% | 11.8–15.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 10.8% | 9.2–12.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 9.6% | 8.0–11.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 23.3% | 20.0–26.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.4% | 4.6–6.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.5% | 4.5–6.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 10.4% | 8.5–12.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.5% | 2.1–3.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.1% | 2.6–3.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.8% | 16.9–23.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.6% | 5.7–9.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 5.9% | 4.3–7.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.3% | 5.8–9.0 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 4.6% | 3.8–5.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 27.0% | 23.5–30.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.3% | 3.5–5.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 6.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.5% (2.5–22.6%) n=1,734 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.8% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.0% (0.0–13.1%) n=1,734 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 1.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.1% (1.2–17.5%) n=1,743 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 59.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.8% (13.9–62.1%) n=1,743 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 6.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (0.0–9.7%) n=1,730 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.7% (0.0–28.9%) n=1,730 |
| Broadband subscription | 100.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.5% (81.1–98.3%) n=1,730 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 36.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.2% (14.2–45.5%) n=1,730 |
| Homeownership rate | 90.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.2% (40.9–94.8%) n=1,730 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.0% (0.0–6.6%) n=1,730 |
| Foreign-born population | 2.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.8% (0.0–28.7%) n=1,746 |
| Single-parent households | 52.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.0% (36.7–74.5%) n=1,716 |
| Population 65+ | 20.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.0% (12.0–33.2%) n=1,746 |
| Median age | 43.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.5 yr (34.6–56.1) n=1,733 |
| Median household income | $163,125 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $81,837 ($55,470–$145,610) n=1,626 |
| Median home value | $600,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $247,700 ($121,180–$801,380) n=1,629 |
| Median gross rent | $2,551 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,162 ($782–$2,359) n=1,367 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 75.8 yr ± 0.93 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.9 yr (78.0–84.5) n=1,692 |
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 0.93 years of 75.8, 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