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ZIP code

23460

in Virginia Beach, VirginiaPopulation 1,041

64.13/ 100

Ranked #2,377 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 7.5%)

Ranked #87 of 873 Virginia ZIPs (top 10.0%)

Ranked #4 of 123 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ZIPs (top 3.3%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Robust across all 9 health domains

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.

High cholesterol

15.4%

in the bottom 0.7% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST1st
US1st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.

Full methodology ›

High blood pressure

10.9%

in the bottom 0.3% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST1st
US1st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.

Full methodology ›

Binge drinking

26.1%

in the top 0.4% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST99th
US99th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.

Full methodology ›

Colon-cancer screening

45.6%

in the bottom 0.8% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST1st
US1st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.

Full methodology ›

Coronary heart disease

0.70%

in the bottom 0.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST1st
US1st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.

Full methodology ›

Diabetes

1.6%

in the bottom 0.3% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST1st
US1st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Full methodology ›

Stroke

0.40%

in the bottom 0.10% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST1st
US1st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.

Full methodology ›

Mobility disability

2.2%

in the bottom 0.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST1st
US1st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.

Full methodology ›

Loneliness

48.7%

in the top 0.3% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST99th
US99th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.

Full methodology ›

Hearing disability

2.0%

in the bottom 0.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST1st
US1st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.

Full methodology ›

The read

ZIP 23460, one of several in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in overall standing, comes out in the top 7.5% healthiest ZIPs nationally (2,377th) and the top 10.0% of Virginia (87th).

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An even profile, with readings pulling both ways: modeled high cholesterol resides in the bottom 0.7% nationally, high blood pressure sits in the bottom 0.3% nationally, and coronary heart disease stands in the bottom 0.2% nationally. Modeled diabetes resides in the bottom 0.3% nationally, stroke sits in the bottom 0.10% nationally, and mobility disability stands in the bottom 0.2% nationally. Modeled hearing disability resides in the bottom 0.2% nationally. Against that, modeled binge drinking sits in the top 0.4% nationally, and colon screening stands in the bottom 0.8% nationally. Modeled loneliness resides in the top 0.3% nationally.

Set within its surrounding area, slow internet speeds runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 23507, about 13 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.

Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.

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Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

in the top 0.05%

21%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 72%

14%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 62%

11%

Disability

in the top 1.0%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 71%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 69%

5%

About typical

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 50%

16%

Holding it back

Preventive Care

healthier than 3%

13%

Mental Health

healthier than 28%

8%

Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

in the top 0.00%

21%

Disability

healthier than 99%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 85%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 78%

5%

About typical

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 43%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 57%

14%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 53%

11%

Holding it back

Preventive Care

in the bottom 0.7%

13%

Mental Health

healthier than 22%

8%

Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

in the top 0.00%

21%

Disability

in the top 0.00%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

in the top 0.00%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 75%

5%

About typical

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 43%

14%

Holding it back

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 38%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 3%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 39%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 17%

8%

“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.

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 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults3.5%3.0–4.1
High blood pressure among adults10.9%9.3–12.7
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults0.7%0.6–0.8
Current asthma among adults8.6%7.6–9.7
Coronary heart disease among adults0.7%0.6–0.8
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults1.1%0.9–1.3
Depression among adults21.8%18.8–24.9
Diagnosed diabetes among adults1.6%1.3–1.8
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened15.4%13.2–17.6
Obesity among adults24.2%20.2–28.3
Stroke among adults0.4%0.4–0.5
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years11.2%8.2–13.7
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure20.0%16.7–23.4
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults66.3%61.5–70.7
Cholesterol screening among adults67.7%63.0–72.7
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years45.6%41.0–50.0
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults69.4%66.3–72.4
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years78.6%72.5–83.7
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults26.1%22.2–30.1
Current cigarette smoking among adults5.9%4.4–7.1
No leisure-time physical activity among adults13.9%11.0–16.9
Short sleep duration among adults37.3%33.1–41.7
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults10.2%8.3–11.9
Frequent mental distress among adults20.3%17.5–22.9
Frequent physical distress among adults6.3%5.3–7.2
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults17.5%14.4–19.9
Any disability among adults23.7%19.6–27.3
Hearing disability among adults2.0%1.7–2.3
Independent living disability among adults5.6%4.6–6.4
Mobility disability among adults2.2%1.8–2.5
Self-care disability among adults0.8%0.7–0.9
Vision disability among adults2.5%2.1–2.8
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults28.6%24.2–33.4
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults11.1%8.7–13.6
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults4.7%3.7–5.8
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults9.4%7.6–11.3
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults8.4%7.0–9.8
Loneliness among adults48.7%43.3–54.4
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults4.4%3.6–5.1
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)VA median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,3649.2% (2.0–22.9%) n=863
Uninsured 18–649.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,2868.3% (0.0–19.2%) n=861
No HS diploma (25+)0.0%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5059.2% (1.9–20.7%) n=872
Bachelor's or higher (25+)19.6%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50526.0% (9.2–59.8%) n=872
Unemployment rate (16+)0.0%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2743.2% (0.0–8.2%) n=860
Households without a vehicle3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3223.6% (0.0–11.3%) n=862
Broadband subscription89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32287.9% (69.5–97.9%) n=862
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32223.1% (10.8–38.1%) n=862
Homeownership rate78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32278.1% (52.2–95.9%) n=862
Crowded housing (>1 per room)1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3220.7% (0.0–4.0%) n=862
Foreign-born population10.1%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5532.9% (0.0–17.0%) n=874
Single-parent households53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08754.3% (38.2–78.2%) n=855
Population 65+0.0%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55320.5% (10.8–37.3%) n=874
Median age21.3 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29243.6 yr (34.0–59.2) n=864
Median household income$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
MeasureValueUS 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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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