ZIP code
20838
in Barnesville, MarylandPopulation 306
67.50/ 100
Ranked #1,133 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 3.6%)
Ranked #48 of 458 Maryland ZIPs (top 10.5%)
Ranked #93 of 308 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ZIPs (top 30%)
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.
Median household income
$250,001
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
3.7%
in the bottom 2.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
4.3%
in the bottom 2.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Obesity
24.4%
in the bottom 4.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 3.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS3rdDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
6.5%
in the bottom 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
28.7%
in the bottom 4.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
7.6%
in the bottom 5.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST11thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
97.8%
in the top 5.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST89thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
74.7%
in the top 3.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›The read
On balance, and by the composite measure, Barnesville, Maryland (ZIP 20838) ranks in the top 3.6% healthiest ZIPs nationally (1,133rd) and the top 10.5% of Maryland (48th).
Strengths and concerns sit side by side across the measures here: household income stands at the national maximum, and modeled utility shutoff settles in the bottom 2.3% nationally. Modeled transportation lies in the bottom 2.6% nationally, and obesity resides in the bottom 4.7% nationally. Modeled expected annual loss lands in the bottom 3.1% nationally, housing insecurity registers in the bottom 4.4% nationally, and short sleep sits in the bottom 4.9% nationally. Modeled food insecurity rests in the bottom 5.8% nationally, homeownership is in the top 5.9% nationally, and modeled colon screening stands in the top 3.5% nationally.
Compared with the ZIPs it borders, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plainer terms, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. For a healthier nearby ZIP overall, look to ZIP 20841, 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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 75%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 96%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 96%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 99%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 90%
8%
Disability
healthier than 90%
7%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 57%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 56%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 29%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 67%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 90%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 87%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 97%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 76%
8%
Disability
healthier than 74%
7%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 41%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 55%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 20%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 77%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 93%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 95%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 64%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 61%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 50%
14%
Disability
healthier than 58%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 37%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 18%
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
20841
Marylandshares a border
Score 73.93
Closest healthier
20871
Marylandabout 0.7 mi away
Score 73.49
Similar health profile
92091
California99% similar profile
Score 70.32
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 | 26.6% | 24.3–28.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.4% | 30.8–35.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 11.1% | 10.1–12.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.0% | 8.9–11.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.3% | 5.5–7.3 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.6% | 4.5–7.1 |
| Depression among adults | 20.7% | 18.4–23.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 9.6% | 8.3–10.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 44.1% | 41.5–46.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 24.4% | 21.4–27.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.1% | 2.7–3.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 5.7% | 4.7–6.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.9% | 4.5–7.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.3% | 76.9–81.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.0% | 76.7–81.2 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 91.8% | 90.1–93.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 74.7% | 71.9–77.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 74.7% | 72.6–76.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 81.3% | 77.3–85.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.8% | 12.1–15.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 7.0% | 5.2–9.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 16.9% | 14.0–20.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 28.7% | 26.0–31.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 14.0% | 11.6–16.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 12.6% | 10.9–14.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.3% | 9.6–13.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 10.2% | 8.3–12.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 23.7% | 20.6–27.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.7% | 5.8–7.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.7% | 4.6–6.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 10.4% | 8.6–12.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.6% | 2.2–3.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.4% | 2.8–4.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 17.8% | 15.4–20.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.6% | 5.7–9.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 4.9% | 3.5–6.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 6.5% | 5.1–8.2 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 4.3% | 3.5–5.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.9% | 27.7–34.4 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 3.7% | 3.0–4.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MD median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 2.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 6.7% (1.1–19.3%) n=459 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 1.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 4.8% (0.0–13.1%) n=459 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.3% (0.5–16.6%) n=463 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 77.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 37.3% (15.0–64.4%) n=463 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.6% | 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 | 92.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 93.3% (81.2–100.0%) n=457 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 14.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.0% (12.0–41.8%) n=457 |
| Homeownership rate | 97.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 82.1% (49.9–98.5%) n=457 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.1% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.0%) n=457 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 6.2% (0.0–26.4%) n=464 |
| Single-parent households | 42.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (34.0–73.3%) n=450 |
| Population 65+ | 11.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.0% (10.9–33.1%) n=464 |
| Median age | 34.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.8 yr (34.2–57.2) n=460 |
| Median household income | $250,001 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $106,181 ($62,879–$172,423) n=419 |
| Median home value | $775,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $423,400 ($215,180–$683,660) n=427 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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 | 80.6 yr ± 1.30 | 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 1.30 years of 80.6, 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