ZIP code
31605
in Valdosta, GeorgiaPopulation 24,829
56.75/ 100
Ranked #7,508 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 23%)
Ranked #114 of 711 Georgia ZIPs (top 16%)
Ranked #2 of 18 Valdosta, GA ZIPs (top 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.
Humid extreme heat
149.2 days/year
in the top 5.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
5.3%
in the bottom 9.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST16thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
4.9%
in the bottom 8.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST12thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
1.8%
in the bottom 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS10thDefinition & 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 ›High cholesterol
32.9%
in the bottom 9.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›The read
In its overall standing, ZIP 31605, one of several in Valdosta, Georgia lands in the top 23% healthiest ZIPs nationally (7,508th) and the top 16% of Georgia (114th).
Reading the numbers as a whole, this area's strong points come through first: modeled hearing disability lands in the bottom 9.0% nationally, coronary heart disease lies in the bottom 8.7% nationally, and energy burden stands in the bottom 9.8% nationally. Modeled arsenic rests in the bottom 12.3% nationally, modeled high cholesterol registers in the bottom 9.1% nationally, and park land resides in the top 13.4% nationally. Modeled stroke settles in the bottom 15.0% nationally. Set against that, modeled humid heat is in the top 5.0% nationally, and loneliness sits in the top 10.9% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility lands at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs.
Against the wider neighborhood, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Put simply, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. On the overall standing, ZIP 31699, just across the boundary, ranks healthier.
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 Valdosta, GA metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 84%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 68%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 63%
8%
Disability
healthier than 76%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 75%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 56%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 57%
11%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 31%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 29%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 87%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 81%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 74%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 62%
8%
Disability
healthier than 85%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 74%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 42%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 44%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 41%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 88%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 94%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 65%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 82%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 82%
8%
Disability
healthier than 88%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 82%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 82%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 29%
14%
“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 77.5 ± 1.7 years. A median household income of $79,156 predicts 79.2 years — 1.7 years below.
Ranked #2,126 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
31602
Georgiashares a border
Score 47.38
Closest healthier
31699
Georgiashares a border
Score 62.11
Similar health profile
22191
Virginia98% similar profile
Score 57.77
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 | 21.9% | 19.5–24.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.3% | 28.8–35.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.3% | 5.7–6.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.0–11.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 4.9% | 4.4–5.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.3% | 4.8–5.9 |
| Depression among adults | 20.0% | 17.0–23.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.7% | 9.4–12.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 32.9% | 29.2–36.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.7% | 29.8–41.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.9% | 2.7–3.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.9% | 10.6–15.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.8% | 10.3–13.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 75.1% | 72.3–77.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.2% | 73.8–80.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.4% | 83.5–87.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.8% | 61.3–70.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 61.4% | 58.0–64.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.9% | 65.6–79.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.9% | 13.1–18.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.3% | 10.7–14.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.0% | 20.5–27.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.7% | 33.5–44.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 17.3% | 15.3–19.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.6% | 15.7–19.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.3% | 10.9–13.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.4% | 12.9–16.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 28.7% | 25.2–32.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.7–5.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.9% | 7.1–8.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.4% | 10.1–12.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.3% | 3.1–3.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.5% | 4.2–4.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.1% | 20.8–27.5 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 15.5% | 13.4–17.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.8% | 10.2–13.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 14.0% | 12.1–15.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.8% | 7.7–9.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 37.4% | 32.6–42.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 7.5–9.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | GA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 12.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.8% (5.6–27.5%) n=709 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 13.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 18.3% (8.4–29.7%) n=713 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.1% (3.9–22.9%) n=720 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 35.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.3% (9.1–49.2%) n=720 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.1% (0.6–9.6%) n=714 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.4% (0.3–12.3%) n=707 |
| Broadband subscription | 93.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.3% (72.5–96.4%) n=707 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 24.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 25.1% (13.6–38.3%) n=707 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 73.7% (48.8–89.0%) n=707 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.7% (0.0–5.0%) n=707 |
| Foreign-born population | 5.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 3.8% (0.0–15.8%) n=720 |
| Single-parent households | 51.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.8% (36.1–66.7%) n=705 |
| Population 65+ | 12.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.0% (10.0–28.3%) n=720 |
| Median age | 32.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.8 yr (33.1–51.4) n=715 |
| Median household income | $79,156 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $65,254 ($44,032–$106,158) n=677 |
| Median home value | $226,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $215,200 ($91,000–$413,150) n=666 |
| Median gross rent | $1,318 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $993 ($694–$1,769) n=627 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | GA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.5 yr ± 0.85 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 76.1 yr (73.3–79.7) n=668 |
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 0.85 years of 77.5, 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