ZIP code
11951
in Mastic Beach, New YorkPopulation 15,938
50.32/ 100
Ranked #15,801 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 49%)
Ranked #1,417 of 1,730 New York ZIPs (bottom 18%)
Ranked #786 of 853 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ZIPs (bottom 7.9%)
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.
PFAS in drinking water
81.7%
in the top 1.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
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 ›Floodplain exposure
43.5%
in the top 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility
17.3 mi
in the top 6.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS94thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest facility that handles enough hazardous chemicals to require an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
42.7%
in the top 7.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Park land
18.2%
in the top 7.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area that is public parkland.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
96.3%
in the top 9.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST90thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
11.3%
in the top 14.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS85thDefinition & 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 ›Colon-cancer screening
61%
in the bottom 18% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST5thUS18thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›The read
In its overall standing, Mastic Beach, New York (ZIP 11951) lands in the top 49% healthiest ZIPs nationally (15,801st) and the bottom 18% of New York (1,417th).
Taken together, the data gives a genuinely mixed reading: distance to a hazardous-chemical facility rests in the top 6.4% nationally, park land registers in the top 7.6% nationally, and fiber broadband resides in the top 9.1% nationally. Modeled extreme heat settles at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled loud transportation noise is at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. On the other side, modeled pfas sits in the top 1.6% nationally, and floodplain exposure lands in the top 5.4% nationally. Modeled short sleep lies in the top 7.2% nationally, and PFOA in drinking water stands in the top 10.7% nationally. PFOS in drinking water rests in the top 11.1% nationally.
Against the wider neighborhood, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Put simply, 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. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. On the overall standing, ZIP 11950, just across the boundary, 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 67%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 73%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 68%
8%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 41%
13%
Disability
healthier than 55%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 56%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 16%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 17%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 18%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 75%
14%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 45%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 45%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 14%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 12%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 10%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 26%
8%
Disability
healthier than 24%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 3%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 93%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 9%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 14%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 19%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 8%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 3%
8%
Disability
healthier than 14%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 8%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 21%
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
11950
New Yorkshares a border
Score 53.49
Closest healthier
11967
New Yorkshares a border
Score 54.87
Similar health profile
96731
Hawaii94% similar profile
Score 55.43
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 | 24.1% | 21.9–26.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.0% | 30.2–35.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.1% | 6.5–7.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.5% | 10.3–12.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.0% | 5.4–6.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.1% | 6.3–8.1 |
| Depression among adults | 18.4% | 16.2–20.8 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.1% | 9.8–12.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.2% | 35.4–41.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.8% | 30.8–38.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.3% | 3.1–3.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.8% | 12.4–17.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.5% | 8.1–11.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 74.4% | 71.5–77.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.7% | 77.4–82.1 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.5% | 86.0–88.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 61.0% | 57.5–64.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 58.1% | 55.4–60.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.6% | 71.6–81.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.7% | 14.6–19.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.5% | 12.5–16.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 29.7% | 26.4–33.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 42.7% | 39.5–46.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.7% | 18.5–23.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.1% | 16.3–19.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.5% | 12.9–16.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.1% | 13.5–16.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 31.0% | 27.8–34.1 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.5% | 4.9–6.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.9% | 8.0–10.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.5% | 12.8–16.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.9–4.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.7% | 5.2–6.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 26.6% | 23.3–29.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 20.5% | 17.9–23.3 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 18.3% | 16.0–20.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.4% | 15.2–19.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 10.3% | 9.1–11.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.1% | 28.3–35.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 10.3% | 8.9–11.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 21.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.5% (2.5–22.6%) n=1,734 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 6.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.0% (0.0–13.1%) n=1,734 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 9.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.1% (1.2–17.5%) n=1,743 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 24.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.8% (13.9–62.1%) n=1,743 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (0.0–9.7%) n=1,730 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.7% (0.0–28.9%) n=1,730 |
| Broadband subscription | 96.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.5% (81.1–98.3%) n=1,730 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 38.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.2% (14.2–45.5%) n=1,730 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.2% (40.9–94.8%) n=1,730 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.9% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.0% (0.0–6.6%) n=1,730 |
| Foreign-born population | 8.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.8% (0.0–28.7%) n=1,746 |
| Single-parent households | 41.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.0% (36.7–74.5%) n=1,716 |
| Population 65+ | 11.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.0% (12.0–33.2%) n=1,746 |
| Median age | 35.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.5 yr (34.6–56.1) n=1,733 |
| Median household income | $110,862 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $81,837 ($55,470–$145,610) n=1,626 |
| Median home value | $355,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $247,700 ($121,180–$801,380) n=1,629 |
| Median gross rent | $2,422 | $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 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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