ZIP code
13619
in Carthage, New YorkPopulation 10,578
49.90/ 100
Ranked #16,390 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 49%)
Ranked #1,449 of 1,730 New York ZIPs (bottom 16%)
Ranked #33 of 36 Watertown-Fort Drum, NY ZIPs (bottom 8.4%)
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.
Distance to a Superfund site
In this ZIP
at the national minimum
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Subsidized affordable housing
286 units
in the top 8.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS91stDefinition & source ›
The number of affordable rental units in this ZIP supported by the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Full methodology ›Obesity
39.3%
in the top 30% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS70thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Carthage, New York (ZIP 13619) sits in the bottom 49% nationally (16,390th) and the bottom 16% of New York (1,449th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
Where this area is stretched, the data is unambiguous: distance to a Superfund site lies at the national minimum, homeownership settles in the bottom 13.0% nationally, and modeled short sleep stands in the top 12.7% nationally. Unemployment is in the top 13.9% nationally, modeled binge drinking rests in the top 13.4% nationally, and walkability sits in the bottom 15% nationally. Better still, distance to an emergency room registers at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. Subsidized affordable housing lands in the top 8.6% nationally. Distance to a nursing home resides at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Dental providers lies in the top 15% nationally.
In plain language, distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Subsidized affordable housing is the main federal tax-credit program (HUD) funding affordable rental housing, counted as local units it supports. ZIP 13327, just across the boundary, ranks healthier overall.
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
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 75%
14%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 95%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 48%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 53%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 47%
8%
Disability
healthier than 47%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 36%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 11%
11%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 79%
14%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 95%
5%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 42%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 22%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 32%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 17%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 7%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Disability
healthier than 16%
7%
“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 ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Above what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 79.9 ± 1.6 years. A median household income of $63,120 predicts 78.3 years — 1.6 years above.
Ranked #1,188 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
13327
New Yorkshares a border
Score 53.92
Closest healthier
13367
New Yorkshares a border
Score 52.63
Similar health profile
18421
Pennsylvania98% similar profile
Score 50.92
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 | 29.1% | 26.7–31.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.9% | 31.1–36.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.7% | 8.1–9.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.9% | 10.7–13.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.1% | 6.5–7.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.6% | 7.7–9.4 |
| Depression among adults | 21.5% | 19.0–24.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.6% | 10.3–12.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.9% | 32.0–38.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 39.3% | 34.7–44.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.8% | 3.5–4.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 17.8% | 15.1–20.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.4% | 6.4–8.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.2% | 73.9–78.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.0% | 77.3–82.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.2% | 84.7–87.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.5% | 62.7–70.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 59.9% | 56.9–62.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.0% | 69.0–80.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.7% | 16.3–21.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.4% | 14.6–18.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 28.7% | 25.5–32.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 41.0% | 36.9–45.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 19.8% | 17.8–22.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.3% | 16.6–20.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.9% | 13.5–16.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.2% | 13.7–16.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 31.9% | 28.8–35.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.3–7.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.6% | 8.7–10.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.1% | 13.6–16.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.9–4.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.5% | 5.0–6.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.4% | 21.5–27.5 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.2% | 14.2–18.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 16.1% | 14.2–18.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.7% | 12.1–15.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.0% | 8.0–10.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.9% | 29.0–36.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.4% | 7.4–9.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 18.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.5% (2.5–22.6%) n=1,734 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 12.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.0% (0.0–13.1%) n=1,734 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 11.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.1% (1.2–17.5%) n=1,743 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 18.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.8% (13.9–62.1%) n=1,743 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 8.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (0.0–9.7%) n=1,730 |
| Households without a vehicle | 9.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.7% (0.0–28.9%) n=1,730 |
| Broadband subscription | 90.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.5% (81.1–98.3%) n=1,730 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 24.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.2% (14.2–45.5%) n=1,730 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.3% | 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 | 3.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.8% (0.0–28.7%) n=1,746 |
| Single-parent households | 42.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.0% (36.7–74.5%) n=1,716 |
| Population 65+ | 14.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.0% (12.0–33.2%) n=1,746 |
| Median age | 37.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.5 yr (34.6–56.1) n=1,733 |
| Median household income | $63,120 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $81,837 ($55,470–$145,610) n=1,626 |
| Median home value | $178,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $247,700 ($121,180–$801,380) n=1,629 |
| Median gross rent | $959 | $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 | 79.9 yr ± 0.82 | 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 0.82 years of 79.9, 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