ZIP code
28318
in Autryville, North CarolinaPopulation 3,644
51.37/ 100
Ranked #14,322 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 45%)
Ranked #334 of 793 North Carolina ZIPs (top 42%)
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.
Fatal road crashes
35.7 per 100,000 residents per year
in the top 9.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The annual rate of fatal road crashes per 100,000 residents, pooled over a ten-year window.
A rate per resident population. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the rate to be reliable — about 30% of US ZIPs — no value is published rather than an unstable one; those ZIPs are absent from this comparison, not counted as crash-free.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.7 pCi/L
in the bottom 4.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST20thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite health measure, Autryville, North Carolina (ZIP 28318) ranks in the top 45% healthiest ZIPs nationally (14,322nd) and the top 42% of North Carolina (334th).
A number of measures place this area on solid footing: modeled radon stands in the bottom 4.7% nationally, and short sleep lies in the bottom 25% nationally. By contrast, fatal road crashes lands in the top 9.2% nationally, and distance to an emergency room sits in the top 13.8% nationally. Unemployment is in the top 14.2% nationally, modeled humid heat settles in the top 17% nationally, and walkability resides in the bottom 18% nationally. Physicians registers at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs. Childcare rests at the national minimum, shared with about 42% of ZIPs. Park land stands at the national minimum, shared with about 48% of ZIPs.
To spell things out, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. Close by, ZIP 28395, just across the boundary, ranks healthier overall.
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 91%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 63%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 69%
11%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 45%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 43%
16%
Disability
healthier than 45%
7%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 30%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 38%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 39%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 81%
14%
Disability
healthier than 62%
7%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 60%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 52%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 56%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 45%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 40%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 37%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 26%
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
28312
North Carolinashares a border
Score 47.10
Closest healthier
28395
North Carolinashares a border
Score 52.18
Similar health profile
27207
North Carolina94% similar profile
Score 52.01
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 | 30.1% | 27.0–33.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 39.0% | 35.1–42.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.1% | 8.3–10.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.1% | 9.9–12.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.2% | 6.5–8.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.2% | 7.2–9.4 |
| Depression among adults | 25.9% | 22.5–29.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.2% | 10.7–13.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.4% | 34.4–42.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.1% | 30.2–44.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.9% | 3.5–4.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.3% | 12.1–16.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 10.9% | 9.2–12.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.0% | 75.4–80.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.7% | 76.6–82.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.9% | 86.2–89.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.5% | 63.4–71.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.5% | 59.3–65.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.1% | 72.4–83.3 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.2% | 12.7–17.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.4% | 13.2–17.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.7% | 20.8–28.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.7% | 27.9–38.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.2% | 17.7–22.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.1% | 15.2–19.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.0% | 12.4–15.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.7% | 13.9–17.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.6% | 30.5–38.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.2% | 7.3–9.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.6% | 7.7–9.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.6% | 13.6–17.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.7–4.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.8–5.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.8% | 19.8–26.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 14.2% | 12.3–16.3 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.0% | 9.5–12.9 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.1% | 9.7–12.7 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.8% | 6.9–8.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 33.7% | 29.3–38.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.2% | 6.3–8.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NC median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 13.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.0% (4.4–25.0%) n=793 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 15.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 14.5% (5.7–24.9%) n=794 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 10.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 10.4% (3.1–19.8%) n=798 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 18.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.8% (10.7–53.4%) n=798 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 8.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–9.1%) n=796 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–10.2%) n=793 |
| Broadband subscription | 85.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (76.2–96.3%) n=793 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 19.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 24.7% (14.1–36.5%) n=793 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 75.0% (52.7–89.7%) n=793 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.9% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.4% (0.0–4.5%) n=793 |
| Foreign-born population | 2.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.2% (0.0–12.9%) n=799 |
| Single-parent households | 63.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 51.8% (39.2–70.1%) n=790 |
| Population 65+ | 19.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.7% (11.1–31.9%) n=799 |
| Median age | 44.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.5 yr (33.3–55.7) n=797 |
| Median household income | $56,439 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $65,030 ($44,419–$97,111) n=749 |
| Median home value | $154,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $223,850 ($113,970–$452,990) n=758 |
| Median gross rent | $671 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $957 ($715–$1,575) n=687 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NC median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.2 yr ± 1.29 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 77.3 yr (74.6–80.8) n=747 |
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 1.29 years of 76.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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