ZIP code
28371
in Parkton, North CarolinaPopulation 7,055
46.48/ 100
Ranked #20,789 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 35%)
Ranked #520 of 793 North Carolina ZIPs (bottom 34%)
Ranked #16 of 18 Fayetteville, NC ZIPs (bottom 11.2%)
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.
PFOS in drinking water
92%
in the top 8.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOS, one of the most common “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
90.4%
in the top 8.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOA, one of the man-made “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Obesity
42.9%
in the top 9.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.8 pCi/L
in the bottom 8.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST34thUS9thDefinition & 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 ›Short sleep
40.3%
in the top 16% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS84thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
61.8%
in the bottom 22% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST8thUS22ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Dry extreme heat
9.7 days/year
in the top 36% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS64thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.
Full methodology ›The read
Parkton, North Carolina (ZIP 28371) ranks in the bottom 35% nationally (20,789th) and the bottom 34% of North Carolina (520th).
A profile of give and take, with clear readings each way: modeled radon stands in the bottom 8.6% nationally, and arsenic sits in the bottom 13.8% nationally. On the other side, PFOS in drinking water resides in the top 8.1% nationally, and PFOA in drinking water stands in the top 8.5% nationally. Modeled obesity sits in the top 9.4% nationally, utility shutoff resides in the top 14.6% nationally, and housing insecurity stands in the top 14.9% nationally. Modeled transportation sits in the top 15% nationally, short sleep resides in the top 16% nationally, and pfas stands in the top 17% nationally.
For context, PFOS in drinking water is a common one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 28306, 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Fayetteville, NC metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 78%
14%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 46%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 49%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 24%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 34%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 30%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 25%
8%
Disability
healthier than 32%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 34%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 63%
14%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 60%
21%
Disability
healthier than 44%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 15%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 10%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 24%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 34%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 37%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 88%
14%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 53%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 24%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 12%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 18%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 24%
11%
Disability
healthier than 18%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 24%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 18%
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 ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Below what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 74.4 ± 1.4 years. A median household income of $67,257 predicts 78.5 years — 4.1 years below.
Ranked #5,138 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
28306
North Carolinashares a border
Score 48.60
Closest healthier
28348
North Carolinashares a border
Score 48.31
Similar health profile
36852
Alabama97% similar profile
Score 47.00
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 | 27.5% | 25.4–29.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 39.5% | 36.9–42.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.2% | 5.8–6.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.0% | 10.9–13.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.4% | 5.9–6.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.0% | 7.2–8.8 |
| Depression among adults | 24.6% | 22.2–27.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.1% | 11.8–14.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.0% | 32.5–37.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 42.9% | 38.8–47.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.9% | 3.7–4.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 19.4% | 16.8–22.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 12.7% | 11.3–14.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 75.3% | 73.0–77.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.9% | 77.4–82.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.7% | 84.1–87.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 61.8% | 58.2–65.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 57.0% | 54.0–59.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.3% | 72.2–81.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.5% | 12.7–16.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 17.5% | 15.7–19.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 27.7% | 24.9–30.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 40.3% | 36.4–44.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 22.9% | 20.9–24.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.8% | 17.2–20.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.3% | 13.1–15.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 17.8% | 16.2–19.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 35.0% | 32.1–37.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.8% | 6.2–7.4 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.1% | 9.2–10.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.9% | 14.5–17.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.1% | 4.8–5.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.8% | 6.3–7.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.2% | 22.6–27.9 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 20.9% | 18.9–23.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 19.0% | 17.0–21.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.8% | 15.2–18.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 11.5% | 10.5–12.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 34.4% | 31.1–37.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 11.9% | 10.7–13.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NC median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 15.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.0% (4.4–25.0%) n=793 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 16.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 14.5% (5.7–24.9%) n=794 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 9.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 10.4% (3.1–19.8%) n=798 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 18.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.8% (10.7–53.4%) n=798 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–9.1%) n=796 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–10.2%) n=793 |
| Broadband subscription | 90.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (76.2–96.3%) n=793 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 22.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 24.7% (14.1–36.5%) n=793 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 75.0% (52.7–89.7%) n=793 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.4% (0.0–4.5%) n=793 |
| Foreign-born population | 5.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.2% (0.0–12.9%) n=799 |
| Single-parent households | 42.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 51.8% (39.2–70.1%) n=790 |
| Population 65+ | 14.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.7% (11.1–31.9%) n=799 |
| Median age | 36.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.5 yr (33.3–55.7) n=797 |
| Median household income | $67,257 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $65,030 ($44,419–$97,111) n=749 |
| Median home value | $157,900 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $223,850 ($113,970–$452,990) n=758 |
| Median gross rent | $1,096 | $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 | 74.4 yr ± 0.73 | 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 0.73 years of 74.4, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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