ZIP code
12495
in Willow, New YorkPopulation 277
66.90/ 100
Ranked #1,311 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 4.1%)
Ranked #195 of 1,730 New York ZIPs (top 11.3%)
Ranked #1 of 52 Kingston, NY ZIPs (top 2.0%)
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.
Tree cover
94%
in the top 0.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
26.1%
in the bottom 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
57.3%
in the top 1.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
58.2%
in the bottom 2.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST2ndUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
76.5%
in the top 1.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
8.6%
in the bottom 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
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 ›Lack of transportation
4.8%
in the bottom 5.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Mammography
81.8%
in the top 4.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST90thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Willow, New York (ZIP 12495) lands in the top 4.1% healthiest ZIPs nationally (1,311th) and the top 11.3% of New York (195th).
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: modeled tree cover rests in the top 0.4% nationally, and loneliness stands in the bottom 1.2% nationally. Poverty lies at the national minimum, and modeled colon screening lands in the top 1.4% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability sits in the bottom 1.4% nationally, food insecurity is in the bottom 5.8% nationally, and transportation settles in the bottom 5.9% nationally. Modeled mammography resides in the top 4.4% nationally. On the other side, housing-cost burden registers in the top 1.5% nationally, and home broadband subscription rests in the bottom 2.6% nationally.
Set beside the nearby areas, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. This ZIP stands out as the strongest overall among its immediate neighbors.
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 Kingston, NY 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 71%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 70%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 80%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 99%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 93%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 96%
8%
Disability
healthier than 93%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 88%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 9%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 65%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 86%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 98%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 95%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 82%
8%
Disability
healthier than 81%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 71%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 51%
21%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 9%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 76%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 92%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 96%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 96%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 94%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 94%
8%
Disability
in the top 0.00%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 84%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 6%
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
12416
New Yorkshares a border
Score 54.69
Similar health profile
11930
New York99% similar profile
Score 68.45
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 | 28.4% | 25.1–31.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 37.9% | 34.1–41.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 11.0% | 9.9–12.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.8% | 8.7–11.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.5% | 5.6–7.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.4% | 4.2–6.9 |
| Depression among adults | 17.9% | 15.3–20.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.7% | 9.0–12.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.9% | 36.0–43.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 28.2% | 23.1–33.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.1% | 2.7–3.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 6.3% | 5.0–7.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 3.7% | 2.8–5.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.8% | 77.9–83.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 84.2% | 81.5–86.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 93.4% | 92.0–94.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 76.5% | 72.6–80.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 71.9% | 68.9–74.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 81.8% | 76.1–86.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.3% | 11.8–17.0 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 8.3% | 6.0–11.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 18.8% | 15.0–23.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 33.7% | 28.5–39.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 12.8% | 10.3–15.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 12.3% | 10.5–14.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.3% | 9.5–13.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 8.6% | 7.0–10.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 21.7% | 18.1–25.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.0% | 5.2–7.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.5% | 4.5–6.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 10.8% | 8.8–13.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.8% | 2.3–3.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.5% | 2.9–4.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 18.7% | 15.5–22.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.6% | 5.6–9.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.3% | 4.4–8.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.5% | 5.8–9.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 4.8% | 3.9–5.9 |
| Loneliness among adults | 26.1% | 21.8–30.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.6% | 3.6–5.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 0.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.5% (2.5–22.6%) n=1,734 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 62.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.0% (0.0–13.1%) n=1,734 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.1% (1.2–17.5%) n=1,743 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 76.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.8% (13.9–62.1%) n=1,743 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (0.0–9.7%) n=1,730 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.7% (0.0–28.9%) n=1,730 |
| Broadband subscription | 58.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.5% (81.1–98.3%) n=1,730 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 57.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.2% (14.2–45.5%) n=1,730 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.2% | 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 | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.8% (0.0–28.7%) n=1,746 |
| Single-parent households | 100.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.0% (36.7–74.5%) n=1,716 |
| Population 65+ | 70.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.0% (12.0–33.2%) n=1,746 |
| Median age | 72.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.5 yr (34.6–56.1) n=1,733 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $81,837 ($55,470–$145,610) n=1,626 |
| Median home value | $393,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $247,700 ($121,180–$801,380) n=1,629 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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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