ZIP code
31816
in Manchester, GeorgiaPopulation 4,824
40.39/ 100
Ranked #26,488 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 17%)
Ranked #562 of 711 Georgia ZIPs (bottom 21%)
Ranked #201 of 206 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ZIPs (bottom 2.5%)
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.
Pharmacy access
0.59 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of pharmacies located 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 ›Diabetes
18.2%
in the top 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Grocery access
0.2 per 1,000 residents
in the top 7.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST88thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The number of full supermarkets 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. ZipVitals’s food-access signal is derived from these in-ZIP densities — it is not USDA’s food-desert designation, which measures distance to the nearest supermarket. Where a leg is missing, a ZIP reads “not determinable,” never “not a food desert.”
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
11.9%
in the bottom 6.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST12thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
42.1%
in the top 8.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST82ndUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
6.4%
in the top 9.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST80thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Stroke
5.4%
in the top 8.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
12.3%
in the top 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST81stUS90thDefinition & 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 ›Energy-cost burden
5.2%
in the top 7.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 10.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS10thDefinition & source ›
This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.
Full methodology ›The read
Manchester, Georgia (ZIP 31816), by its composite score, sits in the bottom 17% nationally (26,488th) and the bottom 21% of Georgia (562nd).
The measures fall on both sides for this area, fairly evenly: pharmacy resides in the top 3.5% nationally, and grocery is in the top 7.5% nationally. Modeled binge drinking lands in the bottom 6.3% nationally. Pulling the other way, modeled diabetes stands in the top 7.5% nationally, short sleep registers in the top 8.9% nationally, and self-care disability settles in the top 9.1% nationally. Modeled stroke sits in the top 8.9% nationally, independent living disability lies in the top 9.8% nationally, and energy burden rests in the top 7.7% nationally. Modeled utility shutoff resides in the top 10.3% nationally.
Next to the surrounding area, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For anyone unfamiliar, energy burden is the share of household income that goes to home energy bills. For a healthier comparison close by, see ZIP 30258, 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 60%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 45%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 45%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 44%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 14%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 8%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 35%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 18%
11%
Disability
healthier than 14%
7%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 81%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 53%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 52%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 18%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 17%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 35%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 21%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 34%
8%
Disability
healthier than 21%
7%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 70%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 40%
13%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 1%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 7%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 6%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 11%
8%
Disability
healthier than 2%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 38%
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
30258
Georgiashares a border
Score 51.36
Closest healthier
31826
Georgiashares a border
Score 46.37
Similar health profile
30833
Georgia99% similar profile
Score 36.42
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 | 31.8% | 30.3–33.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 45.9% | 44.0–47.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.3% | 7.9–8.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.4% | 10.7–12.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.6% | 8.1–9.3 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.3% | 9.3–11.3 |
| Depression among adults | 20.8% | 19.3–22.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 18.2% | 17.1–19.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.9% | 38.0–41.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 42.7% | 39.4–46.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.4% | 5.0–5.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 21.0% | 17.6–24.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.6% | 12.0–15.2 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.6% | 80.4–82.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.8% | 79.3–82.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.7% | 85.5–87.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 63.8% | 58.8–68.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 50.2% | 46.5–53.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.8% | 66.1–80.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 11.9% | 10.9–13.0 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 18.7% | 17.0–20.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 35.5% | 32.8–38.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 42.1% | 35.2–49.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 27.1% | 25.1–29.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.0% | 17.8–20.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.4% | 16.2–18.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 17.3% | 15.9–18.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 37.6% | 35.1–40.1 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.3% | 7.7–8.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 12.3% | 11.3–13.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 20.6% | 19.1–22.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 6.4% | 5.9–6.9 |
| Vision disability among adults | 8.1% | 7.5–8.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.9% | 22.3–29.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 24.5% | 21.3–27.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 23.1% | 20.1–26.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 18.8% | 16.4–21.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 12.5% | 11.1–14.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 37.4% | 32.3–42.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 13.3% | 11.7–15.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | GA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 22.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.8% (5.6–27.5%) n=709 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 16.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 18.3% (8.4–29.7%) n=713 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 11.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.1% (3.9–22.9%) n=720 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 14.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.3% (9.1–49.2%) n=720 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.1% (0.6–9.6%) n=714 |
| Households without a vehicle | 6.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.4% (0.3–12.3%) n=707 |
| Broadband subscription | 89.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.3% (72.5–96.4%) n=707 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 36.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 25.1% (13.6–38.3%) n=707 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 73.7% (48.8–89.0%) n=707 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.5% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.7% (0.0–5.0%) n=707 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 3.8% (0.0–15.8%) n=720 |
| Single-parent households | 48.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.8% (36.1–66.7%) n=705 |
| Population 65+ | 18.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.0% (10.0–28.3%) n=720 |
| Median age | 38.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.8 yr (33.1–51.4) n=715 |
| Median household income | $50,663 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $65,254 ($44,032–$106,158) n=677 |
| Median home value | $144,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $215,200 ($91,000–$413,150) n=666 |
| Median gross rent | $1,016 | $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 | 72.5 yr ± 1.34 | 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 1.34 years of 72.5, 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