ZIP code
32561
in Gulf Breeze, FloridaPopulation 9,321
63.04/ 100
Ranked #2,945 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 9.2%)
Ranked #98 of 974 Florida ZIPs (top 10.1%)
Ranked #1 of 25 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL ZIPs (top 4.0%)
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.
Physician access
5.4 per 1,000 residents
in the top 1.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of physicians’ offices 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 ›Floodplain exposure
68.8%
in the top 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Child-care access
0.97 per 1,000 residents
in the top 2.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The number of child day-care services 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 ›Recreation access
1.4 per 1,000 residents
in the top 4.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS96thDefinition & source ›
The number of places for physical recreation — gyms, sports, and fitness venues — 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 ›Dental provider access
1.2 per 1,000 residents
in the top 4.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS96thDefinition & source ›
The number of dental offices 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 ›Outpatient-care access
0.65 per 1,000 residents
in the top 4.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST86thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The number of outpatient clinics 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 ›Cognitive disability
9.6%
in the bottom 3.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
144.1 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 ›Civic-institution access
0.76 per 1,000 residents
in the top 6.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The number of civic and social organizations 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 ›Colon-cancer screening
73.8%
in the top 5.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST89thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Cross-source signals
Combined exposures in this ZIP
More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.
This area ranks among the highest 10% of US ZIP codes for both humid-heat days and flood exposure.
See the full flooding, evacuation & humid-heat analysis →
The read
Overall, ZIP 32561, one of several in Gulf Breeze, Florida lands in the top 9.2% healthiest ZIPs nationally (2,945th) and the top 10.1% of Florida (98th).
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: physicians rests in the top 1.1% nationally, and childcare stands in the top 2.5% nationally. Recreation lies in the top 4.1% nationally, and dental providers lands in the top 4.5% nationally. Outpatient sits in the top 4.6% nationally. Distance to an emergency room is at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. Modeled cognitive disability settles in the bottom 3.6% nationally, and civic resides in the top 6.8% nationally. On the other side, floodplain exposure registers in the top 1.8% nationally, and modeled humid heat rests in the top 6.3% nationally.
Set beside the nearby areas, physicians runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. A note on the terms: floodplain exposure is land with about a 1-in-100 chance of flooding each year, nicknamed the "100-year floodplain". Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 32550, about 31 miles away, ranks better 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. 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 66%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 92%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 81%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 95%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 94%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 95%
8%
Disability
healthier than 89%
7%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 55%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 2%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 64%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 91%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 71%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 94%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 91%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 82%
8%
Disability
healthier than 94%
7%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 17%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 26%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 65%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the top 0.00%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 78%
14%
Preventive Care
in the top 0.00%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the top 0.00%
11%
Mental Health
in the top 0.00%
8%
Disability
healthier than 91%
7%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 4%
5%
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
32507
Floridashares a border
Score 47.84
Closest healthier
32550
Floridaabout 31 mi away
Score 64.65
Similar health profile
32940
Florida99% similar profile
Score 62.15
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 | 30.5% | 28.1–33.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 37.9% | 34.9–41.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 13.0% | 12.0–14.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.1% | 8.3–10.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.0% | 6.2–7.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.9% | 4.9–7.0 |
| Depression among adults | 17.8% | 15.8–20.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.6% | 9.4–12.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 41.6% | 38.6–44.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 28.6% | 24.7–33.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 2.8–3.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 5.8% | 4.9–6.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.1% | 4.8–7.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.0% | 78.8–83.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.4% | 80.4–84.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 91.8% | 90.7–92.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 73.8% | 70.7–76.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 70.3% | 67.8–72.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.5% | 72.4–81.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.3% | 13.4–17.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 8.5% | 6.9–10.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 16.5% | 13.8–19.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.8% | 29.0–36.4 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 13.3% | 11.3–15.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.0% | 11.5–14.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.9% | 10.5–13.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 9.6% | 8.3–11.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 25.8% | 22.6–29.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.6–8.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.5% | 4.7–6.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.7% | 9.9–13.7 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.6% | 2.3–3.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.4% | 2.9–3.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 4.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 11.4% (5.3–23.2%) n=972 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 6.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 15.9% (7.1–27.2%) n=968 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 2.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.7% (2.9–20.6%) n=977 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 59.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 29.1% (12.7–56.0%) n=977 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 6.1% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (1.8–7.7%) n=968 |
| Households without a vehicle | 8.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.3% (1.2–11.0%) n=972 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.9% (83.2–96.9%) n=972 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 30.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 33.2% (20.1–47.6%) n=972 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 74.9% (47.3–90.5%) n=972 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.3% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.2% (0.2–6.7%) n=972 |
| Foreign-born population | 4.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 11.5% (2.3–39.9%) n=977 |
| Single-parent households | 57.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.8% (38.7–75.3%) n=968 |
| Population 65+ | 30.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (11.9–40.6%) n=977 |
| Median age | 53.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.0 yr (35.1–59.8) n=972 |
| Median household income | $115,799 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $72,857 ($48,246–$112,420) n=946 |
| Median home value | $616,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $334,600 ($168,120–$631,410) n=932 |
| Median gross rent | $1,640 | $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 | 78.8 yr ± 1.04 | 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 1.04 years of 78.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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