ZIP code
20618
in Bushwood, MarylandPopulation 1,705
52.89/ 100
Ranked #12,251 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 38%)
Ranked #345 of 458 Maryland ZIPs (bottom 25%)
Ranked #35 of 38 Lexington Park, MD 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.
Unemployment rate
10.8%
in the top 8.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
11.1%
in the bottom 10.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS11thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
76.7%
in the bottom 11.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST7thUS12thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
82.8 days/year
in the top 32% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS68thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›The read
Bushwood, Maryland (ZIP 20618), in overall standing, comes out in the top 38% healthiest ZIPs nationally (12,251st) and the bottom 25% of Maryland (345th).
A few measures carry most of this area's good news: households without a vehicle is at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Poverty lies in the bottom 10.1% nationally, and housing-cost burden registers in the bottom 10.9% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise is at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Modeled transportation noise lies in the bottom 11.4% nationally. Crowded housing registers at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. Modeled expected annual loss is in the bottom 15% nationally. Set against that, unemployment lies in the top 8.1% nationally, modeled loneliness registers in the top 11.6% nationally, and home broadband subscription is in the bottom 11.9% nationally.
Defined simply, for reference, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 20609, 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Lexington Park, MD metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 84%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 73%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 69%
8%
Disability
healthier than 61%
7%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 41%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 42%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 50%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 46%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 27%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 86%
14%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 41%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 25%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 20%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 36%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 23%
11%
Disability
healthier than 27%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 33%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 15%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 78%
14%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 43%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 49%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 22%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 8%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 32%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 19%
11%
Disability
healthier than 5%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 30%
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
20609
Marylandshares a border
Score 53.40
Closest healthier
20621
Marylandshares a border
Score 53.97
Similar health profile
53047
Wisconsin97% similar profile
Score 53.91
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 | 31.8% | 29.2–34.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 39.9% | 36.9–43.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.2% | 8.4–10.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.2% | 10.0–12.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.3% | 6.4–8.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.2% | 6.1–8.4 |
| Depression among adults | 20.6% | 18.1–23.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.8% | 12.2–15.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.8% | 36.6–43.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.9% | 33.4–42.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.0% | 3.5–4.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.7% | 9.5–14.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.3% | 6.5–10.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.0% | 77.6–82.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.1% | 76.2–81.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 89.4% | 87.4–91.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 70.5% | 66.8–74.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 64.8% | 61.8–67.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.4% | 68.5–79.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.2% | 13.0–17.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.6% | 11.4–16.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.2% | 22.6–30.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.9% | 34.8–43.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.0% | 17.3–23.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.5% | 14.5–18.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.5% | 11.9–15.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.8% | 11.9–15.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 30.5% | 26.9–34.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.1% | 6.3–8.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.8% | 6.7–9.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.0% | 12.8–17.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.3–4.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.7% | 4.1–5.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.8% | 22.3–29.5 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.2% | 10.9–15.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 10.6% | 8.5–12.9 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.9% | 10.0–14.0 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.1% | 6.0–8.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 37.2% | 32.8–41.7 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.1% | 6.0–8.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MD median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 3.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 6.7% (1.1–19.3%) n=459 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 7.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 4.8% (0.0–13.1%) n=459 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 20.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.3% (0.5–16.6%) n=463 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 16.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 37.3% (15.0–64.4%) n=463 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 10.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.9% (0.0–8.6%) n=457 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.2% (0.0–12.4%) n=457 |
| Broadband subscription | 76.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 93.3% (81.2–100.0%) n=457 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 11.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.0% (12.0–41.8%) n=457 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 82.1% (49.9–98.5%) n=457 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.0%) n=457 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 6.2% (0.0–26.4%) n=464 |
| Single-parent households | 47.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (34.0–73.3%) n=450 |
| Population 65+ | 31.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.0% (10.9–33.1%) n=464 |
| Median age | 52.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.8 yr (34.2–57.2) n=460 |
| Median household income | $105,508 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $106,181 ($62,879–$172,423) n=419 |
| Median home value | $355,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $423,400 ($215,180–$683,660) n=427 |
| Median gross rent | $1,905 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,626 ($958–$2,415) n=339 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MD median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.4 yr ± 2.34 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 79.5 yr (75.7–82.7) n=451 |
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 2.34 years of 81.4, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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