ZIP code
11777
in Port Jefferson, New YorkPopulation 9,396
70.50/ 100
Ranked #504 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 1.6%)
Ranked #86 of 1,730 New York ZIPs (top 5.0%)
Ranked #176 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.
Physician access
5.9 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of physicians’ 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 ›Median household income
$150,505
in the top 3.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS96thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
26.8%
in the bottom 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
4.4%
in the bottom 3.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Dental provider access
1.3 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Utility shut-off threat
4.0%
in the bottom 3.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
8.9%
in the bottom 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
0.2 mi
in the bottom 4.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST5thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Superfund site — an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has listed for cleanup.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
98.9%
in the top 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS96thDefinition & 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
98.9%
in the top 4.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS95thDefinition & 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 ›The read
In overall standing, Port Jefferson, New York (ZIP 11777) comes out in the top 1.6% healthiest ZIPs nationally (504th) and the top 5.0% of New York (86th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The profile opens balanced, with readings on either hand: physicians sits in the top 0.9% nationally, household income settles in the top 3.9% nationally, and modeled loneliness registers in the bottom 2.5% nationally. Modeled transportation stands in the bottom 3.2% nationally, dental providers lands in the top 3.7% nationally, and modeled utility shutoff is in the bottom 3.8% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability resides in the bottom 1.9% nationally. By contrast, distance to a Superfund site rests in the bottom 4.2% nationally, and PFOA in drinking water lies in the top 4.3% nationally. PFOS in drinking water sits in the top 4.6% nationally.
Relative to the ZIPs around it, physicians runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain terms, distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. 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. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 06824, about 13 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 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 86%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 91%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 91%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 96%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 88%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 98%
8%
Disability
healthier than 96%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 83%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 89%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 78%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 89%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 96%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 84%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 90%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 88%
8%
Disability
healthier than 90%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 87%
5%
About typical
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 56%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 66%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 99%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 87%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 74%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 67%
8%
Disability
healthier than 73%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 73%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 46%
21%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
“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
11733
New Yorkshares a border
Score 70.14
Closest healthier
06824
Connecticutabout 13 mi away
Score 71.44
Similar health profile
11804
New York100% similar profile
Score 73.01
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 | 24.2% | 22.1–26.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 30.5% | 28.0–33.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.1% | 9.2–11.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.9% | 8.8–11.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.4% | 4.8–6.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 4.6% | 3.9–5.4 |
| Depression among adults | 15.9% | 13.9–18.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 8.5% | 7.4–9.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.2% | 37.4–43.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 26.3% | 23.0–29.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.6% | 2.4–2.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 4.5% | 3.6–5.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 4.1% | 3.4–5.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.4% | 75.8–80.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.8% | 80.6–84.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 92.1% | 91.1–93.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 71.1% | 68.1–74.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 74.2% | 72.0–76.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.3% | 74.6–83.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.7% | 14.6–19.0 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 7.2% | 5.8–8.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 18.7% | 16.1–21.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.5% | 31.5–37.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 11.8% | 10.1–13.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 12.7% | 11.1–14.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 10.1% | 8.9–11.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 8.9% | 7.7–10.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 22.2% | 19.4–25.0 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.6–6.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.1% | 4.4–5.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 9.8% | 8.4–11.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.3% | 2.0–2.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.0% | 2.6–3.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.7% | 17.2–22.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.4% | 6.1–9.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 5.4% | 4.3–6.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.0% | 5.9–8.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 4.4% | 3.8–5.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 26.8% | 23.4–30.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.0% | 3.4–4.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.5% (2.5–22.6%) n=1,734 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 4.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.0% (0.0–13.1%) n=1,734 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.1% (1.2–17.5%) n=1,743 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 68.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.8% (13.9–62.1%) n=1,743 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (0.0–9.7%) n=1,730 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.7% (0.0–28.9%) n=1,730 |
| Broadband subscription | 96.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.5% (81.1–98.3%) n=1,730 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 32.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.2% (14.2–45.5%) n=1,730 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.2% (40.9–94.8%) n=1,730 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.4% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.0% (0.0–6.6%) n=1,730 |
| Foreign-born population | 16.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.8% (0.0–28.7%) n=1,746 |
| Single-parent households | 55.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.0% (36.7–74.5%) n=1,716 |
| Population 65+ | 23.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.0% (12.0–33.2%) n=1,746 |
| Median age | 44.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.5 yr (34.6–56.1) n=1,733 |
| Median household income | $150,505 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $81,837 ($55,470–$145,610) n=1,626 |
| Median home value | $680,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $247,700 ($121,180–$801,380) n=1,629 |
| Median gross rent | $2,359 | $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 | 82.8 yr ± 1.06 | 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 1.06 years of 82.8, 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