ZIP code
22743
in Syria, VirginiaPopulation 276
53.12/ 100
Ranked #11,905 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 37%)
Ranked #330 of 873 Virginia ZIPs (top 38%)
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.
Tree cover
96%
in the top 0.08% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
37.8%
in the bottom 0.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Park land
77.1%
in the top 0.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area that is public parkland.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
6.4%
in the bottom 2.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
1.7%
in the top 6.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Households without a vehicle
11.5%
in the top 11.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS88thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with no vehicle available.
Full methodology ›Walkability
2.9 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 14.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS15thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Median household income
$46,500
in the bottom 10.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST10thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Air-toxics cancer risk
20 per million
in the bottom 25% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS25thDefinition & source ›
The EPA’s modeled estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air toxics, in cases per million people exposed over a lifetime.
Full methodology ›The read
Syria, Virginia (ZIP 22743), in overall standing, comes out in the top 37% healthiest ZIPs nationally (11,905th) and the top 38% of Virginia (330th).
A balanced showing across the data, with a few readings each side: modeled tree cover stands in the top 0.08% nationally, park land resides in the top 0.8% nationally, and modeled transportation noise sits at the national minimum. Modeled pfas stands in the bottom 2.6% nationally. Unemployment resides at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Modeled loud transportation noise sits at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. On the other hand, home broadband subscription stands in the bottom 0.8% nationally, and slow internet speeds resides in the top 6.7% nationally. Fiber broadband sits at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle stands in the top 11.6% nationally.
Set within its surrounding area, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Defined simply, for reference, pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. 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. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 22711, about 0.7 miles away.
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
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 67%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 95%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 70%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 68%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 40%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 58%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 49%
8%
Disability
healthier than 52%
7%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 21%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 93%
14%
Disability
healthier than 62%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 82%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 58%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 59%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 51%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 47%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 56%
8%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 21%
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
22719
Virginiashares a border
Score 52.93
Closest healthier
22711
Virginiaabout 0.7 mi away
Score 53.35
Similar health profile
24105
Virginia97% similar profile
Score 54.01
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 | 31.3% | 27.2–35.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.4% | 33.3–43.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.5% | 8.4–10.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.6% | 9.1–12.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.4% | 6.3–8.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.6% | 6.8–10.5 |
| Depression among adults | 23.6% | 19.6–27.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.5% | 11.3–15.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 42.2% | 37.1–47.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.7% | 28.6–47.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.8% | 3.2–4.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.8% | 10.4–15.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.6% | 5.1–10.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.6% | 74.9–81.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.6% | 74.5–82.2 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.9% | 84.0–89.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 69.3% | 64.2–74.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 63.4% | 59.8–66.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.5% | 71.4–84.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.8% | 12.8–19.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.5% | 11.7–19.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.5% | 19.0–30.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.1% | 28.6–42.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 19.9% | 15.9–24.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.5% | 14.0–19.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.2% | 12.6–17.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.1% | 12.2–18.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 32.6% | 26.7–38.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.7% | 6.6–9.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.3% | 6.7–10.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.7% | 12.5–19.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.0% | 3.2–4.9 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.8% | 3.9–5.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.5% | 16.6–24.9 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.3% | 8.2–15.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 9.3% | 6.6–12.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 6.5–10.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.2–8.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.0% | 26.5–38.1 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.7% | 4.6–7.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 15.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.2% (2.0–22.9%) n=863 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 17.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (0.0–19.2%) n=861 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 29.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.2% (1.9–20.7%) n=872 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 41.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 26.0% (9.2–59.8%) n=872 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.0–8.2%) n=860 |
| Households without a vehicle | 11.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.3%) n=862 |
| Broadband subscription | 37.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (69.5–97.9%) n=862 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 34.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (10.8–38.1%) n=862 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.5% | 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 | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 2.9% (0.0–17.0%) n=874 |
| Single-parent households | 100.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.3% (38.2–78.2%) n=855 |
| Population 65+ | 46.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (10.8–37.3%) n=874 |
| Median age | 63.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (34.0–59.2) n=864 |
| Median household income | $46,500 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,854 ($46,504–$141,698) n=804 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $274,800 ($123,240–$642,380) n=789 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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 | 76.0 yr ± 1.03 | 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 1.03 years of 76.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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