ZIP code
26437
in Smithfield, West VirginiaPopulation 502
29.62/ 100
Ranked #30,843 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 3.9%)
Ranked #519 of 697 West Virginia ZIPs (bottom 26%)
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.
Crowded housing
28.6%
in the top 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
92.3%
in the top 0.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST87thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
45.7%
in the top 2.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
27.5%
in the top 4.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST70thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
21.4%
in the top 5.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST72ndUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
14.3%
in the top 4.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
35.4%
in the top 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
45.2%
in the top 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST55thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
12.8%
in the top 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST64thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
71.4%
in the bottom 7.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST18thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›The read
Smithfield, West Virginia (ZIP 26437), in overall standing, comes out in the bottom 3.9% nationally (30,843rd) and the bottom 26% of West Virginia (519th).
A few readings account for most of this area's strain: crowded housing is in the top 0.6% nationally, modeled short sleep lies in the top 2.3% nationally, and modeled tooth loss registers in the top 4.8% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability is in the top 5.1% nationally, unemployment lies in the top 4.2% nationally, and poverty registers in the top 4.3% nationally. Modeled high cholesterol is in the top 4.0% nationally, and independent living disability lies in the top 7.5% nationally. Home broadband subscription registers in the bottom 7.0% nationally. On the better side, modeled tree cover is in the top 0.7% nationally.
Set within its surrounding area, crowded housing runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 26348, 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
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 72%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 56%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 4%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 9%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 35%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 2%
11%
Mental Health
in the bottom 1.0%
8%
Disability
healthier than 10%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 18%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 43%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 46%
14%
Disability
healthier than 41%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 59%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 24%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 26%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 18%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 20%
8%
Healthcare Access
in the bottom 0.9%
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
26348
West Virginiashares a border
Score 30.80
Closest healthier
26377
West Virginiashares a border
Score 32.86
Similar health profile
25165
West Virginia100% similar profile
Score 33.50
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 | 41.0% | 37.3–44.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 45.9% | 41.6–50.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.6% | 8.7–10.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.9% | 11.4–14.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.8% | 8.8–11.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 13.2% | 11.5–15.2 |
| Depression among adults | 32.7% | 28.6–37.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 17.5% | 15.3–20.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 45.2% | 40.8–49.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 44.3% | 36.6–52.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.8% | 4.3–5.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 27.5% | 23.2–32.3 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.7% | 7.5–12.2 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.3% | 77.7–82.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.1% | 76.7–83.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.5% | 83.1–87.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.0% | 58.8–69.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 48.4% | 44.5–52.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.5% | 65.1–80.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.6% | 11.2–16.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 23.9% | 20.4–27.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 39.2% | 33.5–45.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 45.7% | 38.7–53.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 29.7% | 25.8–34.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 23.4% | 20.8–26.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 19.7% | 17.4–22.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 21.4% | 18.7–24.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 44.0% | 38.7–49.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.9% | 8.8–11.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 12.8% | 11.1–14.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 21.7% | 18.9–24.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.5% | 4.8–6.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.7% | 5.9–7.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.4% | 21.6–29.5 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 19.3% | 16.0–23.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 22.9% | 19.2–27.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 14.0% | 11.8–16.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 10.3% | 8.9–11.9 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.7% | 30.4–41.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 12.6% | 10.8–14.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WV median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 35.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 16.3% (0.0–41.0%) n=694 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.1% (0.0–21.5%) n=682 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 15.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 11.8% (0.9–29.6%) n=695 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 0.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 14.1% (0.0–32.5%) n=695 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 14.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.4% (0.0–17.9%) n=668 |
| Households without a vehicle | 10.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.3% (0.0–17.1%) n=694 |
| Broadband subscription | 71.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 85.7% (62.6–100.0%) n=694 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 13.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 16.7% (0.0–34.6%) n=694 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 84.0% (61.6–100.0%) n=694 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 28.6% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.0% (0.0–4.1%) n=694 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.0% (0.0–2.1%) n=696 |
| Single-parent households | 62.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.0% (31.3–90.6%) n=686 |
| Population 65+ | 7.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 22.0% (10.4–45.0%) n=696 |
| Median age | 28.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 45.9 yr (32.6–62.1) n=681 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,088 ($33,083–$85,218) n=539 |
| Median home value | $92,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $125,600 ($66,920–$223,500) n=553 |
| Median gross rent | $506 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $802 ($586–$1,085) n=293 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WV median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.9 yr ± 1.55 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 76.2 yr (73.1–81.1) n=686 |
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 1.55 years of 77.9, 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