ZIP code
22406
in Fredericksburg, VirginiaPopulation 27,367
60.64/ 100
Ranked #4,371 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 13.7%)
Ranked #138 of 873 Virginia ZIPs (top 16%)
Ranked #182 of 308 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ZIPs (bottom 41%)
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.
Subsidized affordable housing
837 units
in the top 2.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The number of affordable rental units in this ZIP supported by the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Full methodology ›Lead in tap water
0 ppb
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
US1stDefinition & source ›
The lead level at the 90th percentile of tap-water samples reported by the public water systems serving this ZIP, in parts per billion — the EPA requires action above 15 ppb.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Median household income
$129,167
in the top 7.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST87thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›The read
ZIP 22406, one of several in Fredericksburg, Virginia, by its overall standing, sits in the top 13.7% healthiest ZIPs nationally (4,371st) and the top 16% of Virginia (138th).
Both sides of the picture show up plainly in this area's numbers: subsidized affordable housing sits in the top 2.0% nationally, lead in tap water settles at the national minimum, and household income registers in the top 7.2% nationally. Home broadband subscription stands in the top 13.0% nationally. Distance to a nursing home lands at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Modeled energy burden is in the bottom 12.9% nationally, and tooth loss resides in the bottom 11.5% nationally. Modeled tree cover rests in the top 15% nationally. By contrast, distance to a hazardous-chemical facility lies at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs. PFOS in drinking water sits in the top 16% nationally.
Held up against its neighbors, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Defined in plain terms, lead in tap water is the EPA trigger, 15 parts per billion in tap samples, above which a water system must act on lead. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. PFOS in drinking water is a common one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. The nearest ZIP ranking healthier overall is ZIP 22554, 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 71%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 94%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 85%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 79%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 65%
8%
Disability
healthier than 77%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 63%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 51%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 47%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 80%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 91%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 74%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 75%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 73%
8%
Disability
healthier than 81%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 71%
5%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 41%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 29%
14%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 68%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 63%
13%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 45%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 43%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 45%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 34%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 23%
8%
Disability
healthier than 34%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
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 ›
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.
Below what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 79.3 ± 1.3 years. A median household income of $129,167 predicts 81.1 years — 1.8 years below.
Ranked #2,331 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
22401
Virginiashares a border
Score 58.49
Closest healthier
22554
Virginiashares a border
Score 61.50
Similar health profile
63126
Missouri99% similar profile
Score 61.66
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 | 27.3% | 24.1–30.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.4% | 30.3–38.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.5% | 7.6–9.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.5% | 9.2–12.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.9% | 5.3–6.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.8% | 5.1–6.6 |
| Depression among adults | 22.6% | 19.2–26.5 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.7% | 10.0–13.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.5% | 34.0–43.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.9% | 27.8–43.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.1% | 2.9–3.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 7.7% | 6.2–9.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.5% | 6.4–8.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.5% | 75.4–81.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.2% | 75.5–82.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.6% | 86.9–90.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 71.1% | 66.8–75.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 71.6% | 68.6–74.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.1% | 72.7–84.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.6% | 11.8–17.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 11.0% | 9.3–12.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 22.5% | 18.6–26.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 36.1% | 30.8–41.6 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.5% | 14.3–19.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.5% | 13.7–17.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.5% | 11.0–14.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.1% | 11.5–14.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 29.0% | 25.1–33.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.4% | 5.6–7.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.2–7.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.9% | 11.1–14.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.1% | 2.8–3.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.7–4.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.5% | 17.5–23.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.6% | 9.0–12.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.1% | 6.9–9.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.5% | 8.1–10.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.4% | 5.6–7.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.8% | 28.0–37.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.0% | 5.2–6.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.2% (2.0–22.9%) n=863 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 6.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (0.0–19.2%) n=861 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 7.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.2% (1.9–20.7%) n=872 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 42.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 26.0% (9.2–59.8%) n=872 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.9% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.0–8.2%) n=860 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.1% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.3%) n=862 |
| Broadband subscription | 96.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (69.5–97.9%) n=862 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 27.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (10.8–38.1%) n=862 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.1% (52.2–95.9%) n=862 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.0%) n=862 |
| Foreign-born population | 9.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 2.9% (0.0–17.0%) n=874 |
| Single-parent households | 51.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.3% (38.2–78.2%) n=855 |
| Population 65+ | 16.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (10.8–37.3%) n=874 |
| Median age | 43.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (34.0–59.2) n=864 |
| Median household income | $129,167 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,854 ($46,504–$141,698) n=804 |
| Median home value | $512,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $274,800 ($123,240–$642,380) n=789 |
| Median gross rent | $2,033 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,144 ($742–$2,191) n=615 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.3 yr ± 0.65 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 77.6 yr (74.5–81.4) n=826 |
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 0.65 years of 79.3, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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