ZIP code
32509
in Pensacola, FloridaPopulation 336
50.99/ 100
Ranked #14,861 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 46%)
Ranked #542 of 974 Florida ZIPs (bottom 44%)
Ranked #14 of 25 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL ZIPs (bottom 44%)
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.
PFAS in drinking water
94.4%
in the top 0.08% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
51%
in the bottom 2.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
21%
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST86thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›PFOS in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Transportation noise
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
44.6%
in the top 3.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
20.4%
in the top 4.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›PFAS in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFAS — man-made “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down — were 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 ›Humid extreme heat
144.3 days/year
in the top 6.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS94thDefinition & 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 ›The read
Overall, ZIP 32509, one of several in Pensacola, Florida places in the top 46% healthiest ZIPs nationally (14,861st) and the bottom 44% of Florida (542nd), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The measures fall on both sides for this area, fairly evenly: modeled transportation noise lands at the national minimum. Pulling the other way, modeled pfas stands in the top 0.08% nationally, and colon screening registers in the bottom 2.5% nationally. Modeled uninsured settles in the top 3.9% nationally, PFOA in drinking water sits at the national maximum, and PFOS in drinking water lies at the national maximum. Modeled short sleep rests in the top 3.6% nationally, modeled binge drinking resides in the top 4.8% nationally, and PFAS in drinking water is at the national maximum. Modeled humid heat lands in the top 6.3% nationally.
Beside the areas that surround it, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For readers new to these terms, pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. 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. Among nearby ZIPs, the nearest healthier one overall is ZIP 36549, about 1.8 miles away.
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 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL 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%
Mental Health
healthier than 96%
8%
Disability
healthier than 70%
7%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 51%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 56%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOHPartial
healthier than 35%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 4%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 4%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 26%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 85%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 86%
8%
Disability
healthier than 76%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 87%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOHPartial
healthier than 13%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 24%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 3%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 2%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 26%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 88%
21%
Mental Health
in the top 0.00%
8%
Disability
healthier than 72%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 65%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOHPartial
healthier than 12%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 18%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 8%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 1%
11%
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
32526
Floridashares a border
Score 48.99
Closest healthier
36549
Alabamaabout 1.8 mi away
Score 51.57
Similar health profile
68333
Nebraska98% similar profile
Score 50.92
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 | 18.8% | 16.3–21.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 40.6% | 36.5–45.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 4.6% | 4.1–5.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 7.7% | 6.7–8.7 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.7% | 4.9–6.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.3% | 4.3–6.6 |
| Depression among adults | 13.5% | 11.3–16.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.6% | 11.7–15.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.4% | 30.6–38.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 43.1% | 36.6–49.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.0% | 2.6–3.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.0% | 7.0–11.2 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 21.0% | 16.2–26.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 68.4% | 64.1–72.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 71.8% | 67.5–75.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 83.7% | 80.9–86.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 51.0% | 45.4–56.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 44.7% | 41.1–48.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.5% | 68.1–81.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 20.4% | 17.0–24.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 17.5% | 13.9–21.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.7% | 21.9–32.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 44.6% | 38.8–50.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 22.3% | 18.5–26.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.3% | 13.2–17.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.5% | 11.5–15.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.9% | 11.6–16.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 29.6% | 25.0–34.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.6–6.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.7% | 5.5–8.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.7% | 9.5–14.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.4% | 3.6–5.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.8% | 4.9–7.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | — | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 11.4% (5.3–23.2%) n=972 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | — | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 15.9% (7.1–27.2%) n=968 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 40.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.7% (2.9–20.6%) n=977 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 0.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 29.1% (12.7–56.0%) n=977 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | — | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (1.8–7.7%) n=968 |
| Households without a vehicle | — | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.3% (1.2–11.0%) n=972 |
| Broadband subscription | — | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.9% (83.2–96.9%) n=972 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | — | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 33.2% (20.1–47.6%) n=972 |
| Homeownership rate | — | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 74.9% (47.3–90.5%) n=972 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | — | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.2% (0.2–6.7%) n=972 |
| Foreign-born population | 10.4% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 11.5% (2.3–39.9%) n=977 |
| Single-parent households | — | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.8% (38.7–75.3%) n=968 |
| Population 65+ | 0.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (11.9–40.6%) n=977 |
| Median age | 45.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.0 yr (35.1–59.8) n=972 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $72,857 ($48,246–$112,420) n=946 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $334,600 ($168,120–$631,410) n=932 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,604 ($968–$2,218) n=901 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.6 yr ± 3.14 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.2 yr (74.6–82.2) n=894 |
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 3.14 years of 81.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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