ZIP code
24635
in Pocahontas, VirginiaPopulation 779
37.94/ 100
Ranked #28,044 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 12.6%)
Ranked #807 of 873 Virginia ZIPs (bottom 7.6%)
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.
Elder-services access
1.3 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of services for older adults and people with disabilities inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
44.4%
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
54.6%
in the bottom 4.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Households without a vehicle
18.3%
in the top 5.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with no vehicle available.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
77.3%
in the top 6.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST90thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.04%
in the bottom 6.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS7thDefinition & 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 ›Obesity
44.7%
in the top 4.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
8.3%
in the bottom 7.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
5.3%
in the top 6.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of household income spent on home energy bills — electricity, gas, and heating fuels.
A modeled share of household income spent on home energy. Estimates that hit the model’s 100% ceiling are suppressed rather than published, because at that point the figure reflects the model’s limit rather than a measured burden.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
97%
in the top 8.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›The read
By its overall health score, Pocahontas, Virginia (ZIP 24635) lands in the bottom 12.6% nationally (28,044th) and the bottom 7.6% of Virginia (807th).
The measures split the difference for this area: elder services resides in the top 0.5% nationally, and modeled tree cover lands in the top 6.0% nationally. Modeled transportation noise registers in the bottom 6.8% nationally, and housing-cost burden sits in the bottom 7.6% nationally. Fiber broadband rests in the top 8.1% nationally. Against that, modeled short sleep is in the top 3.9% nationally, modeled colon screening stands in the bottom 4.6% nationally, and households without a vehicle settles in the top 5.2% nationally. Modeled obesity lies in the top 4.9% nationally, and energy burden resides in the top 6.2% nationally.
To translate a couple of terms, transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. Energy burden is the share of household income that goes to home energy bills. Overall, the nearest healthier neighbor is ZIP 24605, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 96%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 87%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 34%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 7%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 7%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 2%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 13%
8%
Disability
healthier than 19%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 39%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 95%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the top 0.9%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 51%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 45%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 3%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 2%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the bottom 0.2%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 7%
8%
Disability
healthier than 21%
7%
“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
24605
Virginiashares a border
Score 42.73
Closest healthier
24613
Virginiaabout 0.1 mi away
Score 39.64
Similar health profile
46391
Indiana97% similar profile
Score 39.65
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 | 29.4% | 26.2–32.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 41.8% | 37.4–46.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.9% | 6.2–7.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.7% | 9.4–12.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.7% | 6.8–8.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.3% | 9.0–11.8 |
| Depression among adults | 25.6% | 21.9–29.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 15.0% | 13.1–17.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.5% | 34.2–43.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 44.7% | 36.9–52.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.1% | 3.7–4.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.4% | 11.7–17.3 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.9% | 10.9–17.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 72.5% | 69.1–75.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.2% | 71.2–78.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 80.8% | 78.0–83.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 54.6% | 49.6–59.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 52.6% | 48.7–56.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 68.6% | 59.9–76.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.9% | 13.9–20.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 24.3% | 20.6–28.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 32.7% | 27.7–38.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 44.4% | 37.7–50.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 27.5% | 23.7–31.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 20.3% | 17.8–22.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.6% | 15.4–19.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 20.1% | 17.5–22.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 40.6% | 35.5–45.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.3% | 7.3–9.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 11.2% | 9.8–12.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 18.3% | 15.9–20.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.4% | 4.7–6.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.7% | 6.0–7.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.1% | 21.2–29.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 21.2% | 17.4–25.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 21.0% | 17.4–25.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.2% | 13.6–19.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 11.1% | 9.5–13.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.4% | 30.8–42.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 11.6% | 10.0–13.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 15.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.2% (2.0–22.9%) n=863 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 18.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (0.0–19.2%) n=861 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 12.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.2% (1.9–20.7%) n=872 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 3.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 26.0% (9.2–59.8%) n=872 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.0–8.2%) n=860 |
| Households without a vehicle | 18.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.3%) n=862 |
| Broadband subscription | 73.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (69.5–97.9%) n=862 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 8.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (10.8–38.1%) n=862 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.7% | 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 | 53.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.3% (38.2–78.2%) n=855 |
| Population 65+ | 5.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (10.8–37.3%) n=874 |
| Median age | 40.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (34.0–59.2) n=864 |
| Median household income | $49,231 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,854 ($46,504–$141,698) n=804 |
| Median home value | $52,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $274,800 ($123,240–$642,380) n=789 |
| Median gross rent | $917 | $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 ± 2.03 | 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 2.03 years of 76.0, 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