ZIP code
12785
in Westbrookville, New YorkPopulation 917
59.99/ 100
Ranked #4,880 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 15%)
Ranked #612 of 1,730 New York ZIPs (top 35%)
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
88.8%
in the top 1.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Median household income
$140,397
in the top 5.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST88thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
95.9%
in the top 7.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
72.3%
in the top 9.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST76thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›The read
Westbrookville, New York (ZIP 12785), in overall standing, comes out in the top 15% healthiest ZIPs nationally (4,880th) and the top 35% of New York (612th).
A balanced showing across the data, with a few readings each side: modeled tree cover resides in the top 1.7% nationally, household income sits in the top 5.1% nationally, and homeownership stands in the top 7.5% nationally. Households without a vehicle resides at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled extreme heat sits at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled disaster risk stands in the bottom 10.8% nationally, and colon screening resides in the top 9.5% nationally. Crowded housing sits at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. Modeled cognitive disability stands in the bottom 15% nationally. On the other hand, fiber broadband resides at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs.
Defined simply, for reference, disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Extreme heat is a modeled count of days a year reaching a dangerously high temperature, a leading weather hazard. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 10963, just across the boundary.
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.
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 72%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 82%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 87%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 60%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 79%
8%
Disability
healthier than 82%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 81%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 60%
16%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 25%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 88%
14%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 51%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 54%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 52%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 50%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 41%
8%
Disability
healthier than 57%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 22%
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
10963
New Yorkshares a border
Score 60.00
Closest healthier
12775
New Yorkabout 1.0 mi away
Score 65.44
Similar health profile
12123
New York99% similar profile
Score 60.92
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 | 27.1% | 24.9–29.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.7% | 30.2–35.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.4% | 8.7–10.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.9% | 10.0–11.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.2% | 5.6–6.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.5% | 5.6–7.4 |
| Depression among adults | 19.7% | 17.7–22.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.4% | 9.3–11.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.7% | 34.0–39.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 30.0% | 26.1–34.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 2.9–3.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.5% | 9.0–12.3 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.9% | 4.9–7.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.5% | 75.3–79.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.5% | 78.4–82.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 90.5% | 89.4–91.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 72.3% | 69.2–75.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 65.8% | 63.2–68.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.8% | 73.0–82.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.8% | 14.0–17.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.2% | 10.4–14.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 23.4% | 20.6–26.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.6% | 34.8–43.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.9% | 14.0–18.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.7% | 14.3–17.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.0% | 11.7–14.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.7% | 10.4–13.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 25.7% | 23.0–28.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.0% | 5.4–6.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.2–7.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.1% | 10.6–13.7 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.3% | 2.9–3.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.0% | 3.6–4.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.9% | 20.4–25.5 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.6% | 9.9–13.6 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 9.6% | 8.0–11.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.9% | 9.5–12.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.9–7.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.5% | 27.2–33.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 5.4–6.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 7.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.5% (2.5–22.6%) n=1,734 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.0% (0.0–13.1%) n=1,734 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.1% (1.2–17.5%) n=1,743 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 8.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.8% (13.9–62.1%) n=1,743 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 6.4% | 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 | 86.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.5% (81.1–98.3%) n=1,730 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 18.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.2% (14.2–45.5%) n=1,730 |
| Homeownership rate | 95.9% | 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 | 14.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.8% (0.0–28.7%) n=1,746 |
| Single-parent households | 36.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.0% (36.7–74.5%) n=1,716 |
| Population 65+ | 15.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.0% (12.0–33.2%) n=1,746 |
| Median age | 39.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.5 yr (34.6–56.1) n=1,733 |
| Median household income | $140,397 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $81,837 ($55,470–$145,610) n=1,626 |
| Median home value | $239,900 | $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 at birth | 82.0 yr ± 1.75 | 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 1.75 years of 82.0, 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