ZIP code
33884
in Winter Haven, FloridaPopulation 37,561
48.73/ 100
Ranked #18,041 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 44%)
Ranked #625 of 974 Florida ZIPs (bottom 36%)
Ranked #8 of 38 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL ZIPs (top 21%)
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
191.2 days/year
in the top 0.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST70thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Floodplain exposure
39.2%
in the top 6.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST62ndUS94thDefinition & 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 ›Lead in tap water
6.1 ppb
in the top 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
US93rdDefinition & source ›
The lead level at the 90th percentile of tap-water samples reported by the public water systems serving this ZIP, in parts per billion — the EPA requires action above 15 ppb.
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 ›Natural-disaster risk
in the top 8.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›High cholesterol
43.5%
in the top 8.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.8 pCi/L
in the bottom 6.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST19thUS6thDefinition & 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 ›Dry extreme heat
11.1 days/year
in the top 33% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS67thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.
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
ZIP 33884, one of several in Winter Haven, Florida, by its composite score, sits in the bottom 44% nationally (18,041st) and the bottom 36% of Florida (625th).
The measures fall on both sides for this area, fairly evenly: modeled radon settles in the bottom 6.2% nationally. Distance to a nursing home sits at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Pulling the other way, modeled humid heat lies in the top 0.9% nationally, floodplain exposure rests in the top 6.5% nationally, and lead in tap water resides in the top 7.5% nationally. Modeled disaster risk is in the top 8.0% nationally, modeled high cholesterol lands in the top 8.6% nationally, and PFOA in drinking water stands in the top 12.0% nationally. PFOS in drinking water registers in the top 12.5% nationally, and outer-floodplain exposure settles in the top 13.4% nationally.
Next to the surrounding area, outer-floodplain exposure runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For anyone unfamiliar, lead in tap water is the EPA trigger, 15 parts per billion in tap samples, above which a water system must act on lead. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. For a healthier comparison close by, see ZIP 33803, about 7.3 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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Mental Health
healthier than 78%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 86%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 59%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 49%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 51%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 56%
11%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 31%
21%
Disability
healthier than 40%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 4%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 65%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 77%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 49%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 48%
8%
Disability
healthier than 45%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 32%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 35%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 21%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 25%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 70%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 92%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 86%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 89%
8%
Disability
healthier than 73%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 78%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 49%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 41%
14%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
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
33830
Floridashares a border
Score 42.55
Closest healthier
33803
Floridaabout 7.3 mi away
Score 51.18
Similar health profile
34731
Florida98% similar profile
Score 48.87
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 | 32.1% | 29.2–35.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 39.1% | 35.7–42.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 11.3% | 10.3–12.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.0% | 8.9–11.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.7% | 7.9–9.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.8% | 7.9–9.7 |
| Depression among adults | 19.1% | 16.6–21.8 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.8% | 12.2–15.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 43.5% | 39.9–47.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.5% | 32.5–42.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.4% | 4.0–4.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.1% | 10.1–14.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.9% | 12.3–15.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.7% | 79.3–84.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.1% | 77.3–82.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.1% | 86.7–89.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.6% | 62.3–70.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 58.6% | 55.4–62.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.6% | 68.0–80.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.9% | 11.7–16.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.3% | 11.7–15.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.6% | 23.2–30.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 39.6% | 35.0–44.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.3% | 19.0–23.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.3% | 14.6–18.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.9% | 14.3–17.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.9% | 12.5–15.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 35.8% | 32.2–39.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.2% | 8.2–10.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.6% | 7.7–9.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 17.5% | 15.5–19.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.9–4.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.9% | 5.4–6.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 10.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 11.4% (5.3–23.2%) n=972 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 14.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 15.9% (7.1–27.2%) n=968 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.7% (2.9–20.6%) n=977 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 30.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 29.1% (12.7–56.0%) n=977 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (1.8–7.7%) n=968 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.3% (1.2–11.0%) n=972 |
| Broadband subscription | 93.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.9% (83.2–96.9%) n=972 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 34.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 33.2% (20.1–47.6%) n=972 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.3% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 74.9% (47.3–90.5%) n=972 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.8% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.2% (0.2–6.7%) n=972 |
| Foreign-born population | 7.4% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 11.5% (2.3–39.9%) n=977 |
| Single-parent households | 52.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.8% (38.7–75.3%) n=968 |
| Population 65+ | 24.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (11.9–40.6%) n=977 |
| Median age | 44.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.0 yr (35.1–59.8) n=972 |
| Median household income | $70,443 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $72,857 ($48,246–$112,420) n=946 |
| Median home value | $286,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $334,600 ($168,120–$631,410) n=932 |
| Median gross rent | $1,578 | $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 | 79.3 yr ± 0.63 | 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 0.63 years of 79.3, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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