ZIP code
22534
in Partlow, VirginiaPopulation 3,290
50.69/ 100
Ranked #15,290 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 48%)
Ranked #434 of 873 Virginia ZIPs (top 50%)
Ranked #280 of 308 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ZIPs (bottom 9.1%)
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 nursing home
12.1 mi
in the top 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
41%
in the top 12.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS87thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 14.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS14thDefinition & source ›
This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.
Full methodology ›Dry extreme heat
8.3 days/year
in the top 39% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS61stDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.
Full methodology ›The read
Partlow, Virginia (ZIP 22534), in overall standing, comes out in the top 48% healthiest ZIPs nationally (15,290th) and the top 50% of Virginia (434th).
The measures that most flatter this area set the tone for the rest: modeled loud transportation noise rests at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Modeled tree cover settles in the top 11.3% nationally, and disaster risk lands in the bottom 14.0% nationally. Crowded housing rests at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. Modeled coronary heart disease settles in the bottom 16% nationally, and hearing disability lands in the bottom 17% nationally. Against that, distance to a nursing home rests in the top 7.9% nationally. Fiber broadband settles at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled short sleep lands in the top 12.7% nationally, and distance to a community health center rests in the top 14.1% nationally.
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. 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. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 23015, 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 63%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 68%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 62%
14%
Disability
healthier than 66%
7%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 43%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 49%
5%
Holding it back
Risk Behavior
healthier than 32%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 18%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 9%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 74%
21%
Disability
healthier than 73%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 60%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 42%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 48%
5%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 18%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 17%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 12%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 8%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 58%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 25%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 23%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 17%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 5%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 5%
8%
Disability
healthier than 21%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 36%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 8%
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
22551
Virginiashares a border
Score 50.49
Closest healthier
23015
Virginiashares a border
Score 60.00
Similar health profile
47576
Indiana98% similar profile
Score 51.20
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 | 26.2% | 23.1–29.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.3% | 30.4–38.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.4% | 6.6–8.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.5% | 10.1–12.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.5% | 4.9–6.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.7% | 5.7–7.8 |
| Depression among adults | 26.4% | 22.6–30.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.3% | 9.7–13.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.6% | 32.5–40.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 40.4% | 33.2–48.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.0% | 2.7–3.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 16.7% | 13.7–20.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.3% | 6.7–10.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 74.0% | 70.4–76.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.5% | 72.5–79.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.9% | 83.7–87.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 63.1% | 58.2–67.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.4% | 58.7–65.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.7% | 72.0–84.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.5% | 13.5–19.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.2% | 12.5–18.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.2% | 19.9–28.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 41.0% | 35.0–47.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.6% | 15.7–21.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.6% | 16.3–21.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.9% | 12.0–15.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.0% | 13.7–18.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 30.1% | 25.6–34.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.0% | 5.3–6.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.2% | 7.0–9.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.0% | 11.0–15.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.4% | 3.0–3.9 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.8–4.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.9% | 17.5–24.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.6% | 10.3–15.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 10.1% | 8.3–12.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.6% | 8.8–12.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.3% | 6.2–8.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 34.1% | 29.0–39.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.8% | 5.8–8.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 7.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.2% (2.0–22.9%) n=863 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 8.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (0.0–19.2%) n=861 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 9.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.2% (1.9–20.7%) n=872 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 20.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 26.0% (9.2–59.8%) n=872 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.9% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.0–8.2%) n=860 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.7% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.3%) n=862 |
| Broadband subscription | 86.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (69.5–97.9%) n=862 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 20.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (10.8–38.1%) n=862 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.1% (52.2–95.9%) n=862 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.0%) n=862 |
| Foreign-born population | 6.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 2.9% (0.0–17.0%) n=874 |
| Single-parent households | 63.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.3% (38.2–78.2%) n=855 |
| Population 65+ | 11.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (10.8–37.3%) n=874 |
| Median age | 32.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (34.0–59.2) n=864 |
| Median household income | $105,469 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,854 ($46,504–$141,698) n=804 |
| Median home value | $348,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $274,800 ($123,240–$642,380) n=789 |
| Median gross rent | $1,605 | $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 unavailable for this ZIP — fewer than 80% of the census tracts that make it up could be matched across the 2010→2020 tract-boundary revision, so no value is published rather than an unreliable one. See how coverage gaps are handled. | |||
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