ZIP code
11718
in Brightwaters, New YorkPopulation 3,179
70.53/ 100
Ranked #497 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 1.6%)
Ranked #84 of 1,730 New York ZIPs (top 4.9%)
Ranked #175 of 853 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ZIPs (top 21%)
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
$218,000
in the top 0.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
4.0%
in the bottom 1.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
6.2%
in the bottom 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Mental-health provider access
0.31 per 1,000 residents
in the top 1.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The number of mental-health clinics 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 ›Loneliness
26.5%
in the bottom 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
3.7%
in the bottom 2.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Walkability
200 intersections/sq mi
in the top 2.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS98thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
8.5%
in the bottom 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
99.3%
in the top 3.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
10.6%
in the bottom 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›The read
In its overall standing, Brightwaters, New York (ZIP 11718) lands in the top 1.6% healthiest ZIPs nationally (497th) and the top 4.9% of New York (84th).
Reading the numbers as a whole, the picture lands somewhere in between: household income resides in the top 0.8% nationally, modeled transportation settles in the bottom 1.6% nationally, and modeled food insecurity is in the bottom 1.8% nationally. Mental-health providers sits in the top 1.9% nationally, modeled loneliness lands in the bottom 1.9% nationally, and modeled utility shutoff lies in the bottom 2.3% nationally. Walkability stands in the top 2.4% nationally, and modeled cognitive disability rests in the bottom 1.2% nationally. Fiber broadband registers in the top 3.9% nationally, and modeled fair or poor health resides in the bottom 1.4% nationally.
Against the wider neighborhood, walkability runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. On the overall standing, ZIP 11804, about 8.9 miles away, ranks healthier.
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 87%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 96%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 65%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 97%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 86%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 97%
8%
Disability
healthier than 98%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 63%
5%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 54%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 80%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 96%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 61%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 88%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 87%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 85%
8%
Disability
healthier than 95%
7%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 44%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 27%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 82%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 86%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 91%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 70%
11%
Disability
healthier than 88%
7%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 52%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 59%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 43%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 18%
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
11706
New Yorkshares a border
Score 57.69
Closest healthier
11804
New Yorkabout 8.9 mi away
Score 73.01
Similar health profile
11724
New York100% similar profile
Score 72.74
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 | 23.3% | 20.8–25.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 29.0% | 26.3–31.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.7% | 8.8–10.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.0% | 8.9–11.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 4.8% | 4.1–5.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 4.1% | 3.3–5.0 |
| Depression among adults | 16.4% | 14.3–18.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 7.7% | 6.6–8.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.3% | 36.4–42.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 26.7% | 23.2–30.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.3% | 2.0–2.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.5% | 8.7–12.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 3.4% | 2.6–4.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.1% | 74.2–79.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.5% | 80.3–84.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 92.7% | 91.4–93.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 72.2% | 69.3–75.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 75.8% | 73.7–77.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.9% | 75.4–84.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.3% | 16.0–20.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 7.0% | 5.4–9.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 16.8% | 14.0–19.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.5% | 31.4–37.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 10.6% | 8.8–12.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 12.9% | 11.2–14.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 9.7% | 8.3–11.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 8.5% | 7.1–10.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 20.3% | 17.5–23.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 4.6% | 4.0–5.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 4.6% | 3.8–5.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 8.7% | 7.2–10.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.1% | 1.8–2.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 2.5% | 2.2–3.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.5% | 16.7–22.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 6.2% | 4.7–7.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 4.4% | 3.2–5.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.2–8.0 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 4.0% | 3.3–4.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 26.5% | 23.3–30.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 3.7% | 3.0–4.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 0.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.5% (2.5–22.6%) n=1,734 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 1.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.0% (0.0–13.1%) n=1,734 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.1% (1.2–17.5%) n=1,743 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 62.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.8% (13.9–62.1%) n=1,743 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (0.0–9.7%) n=1,730 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.7% (0.0–28.9%) n=1,730 |
| Broadband subscription | 98.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.5% (81.1–98.3%) n=1,730 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 28.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.2% (14.2–45.5%) n=1,730 |
| Homeownership rate | 96.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.2% (40.9–94.8%) n=1,730 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.0% (0.0–6.6%) n=1,730 |
| Foreign-born population | 4.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.8% (0.0–28.7%) n=1,746 |
| Single-parent households | 48.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.0% (36.7–74.5%) n=1,716 |
| Population 65+ | 16.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.0% (12.0–33.2%) n=1,746 |
| Median age | 41.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.5 yr (34.6–56.1) n=1,733 |
| Median household income | $218,000 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $81,837 ($55,470–$145,610) n=1,626 |
| Median home value | $768,600 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $247,700 ($121,180–$801,380) n=1,629 |
| Median gross rent | $1,728 | $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 | 83.2 yr ± 2.00 | 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 2.00 years of 83.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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