ZIP code
35087
in Joppa, AlabamaPopulation 2,281
43.42/ 100
Ranked #23,997 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 25%)
Ranked #289 of 619 Alabama ZIPs (top 47%)
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.
Distance to a community health center
14 mi
in the top 13.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS87thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest federally funded community health center, which serves patients regardless of ability to pay.
Full methodology ›Floodplain exposure
2.9%
in the bottom 24% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS24thDefinition & 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 ›The read
Joppa, Alabama (ZIP 35087), in overall standing, comes out in the bottom 25% nationally (23,997th) and the top 47% of Alabama (289th).
A balanced showing across the data, with a few readings each side: housing-cost burden sits in the bottom 10.7% nationally, and fiber broadband stands in the top 15% nationally. On the other hand, distance to a community health center resides in the top 13.4% nationally, modeled high cholesterol sits in the top 11.1% nationally, and modeled high blood pressure stands in the top 13.9% nationally. Modeled humid heat resides in the top 17% nationally. Recreation sits at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs. Distance to an emergency room stands in the top 18% nationally. Physicians resides at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs. Modeled tooth loss sits in the top 16% nationally.
Defined simply, for reference, distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 35016, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 53%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 55%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 22%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 31%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 29%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 24%
8%
Disability
healthier than 22%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 14%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 76%
16%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 96%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 55%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 43%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 51%
11%
Disability
healthier than 55%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 21%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 27%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 4%
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
35016
Alabamashares a border
Score 46.16
Closest healthier
35621
Alabamaabout 1.0 mi away
Score 45.48
Similar health profile
35540
Alabama99% similar profile
Score 42.10
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 | 33.7% | 31.1–36.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 44.5% | 41.4–47.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.4% | 8.7–10.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.3–11.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.4% | 7.7–9.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.0% | 8.8–11.3 |
| Depression among adults | 26.1% | 23.3–29.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.8% | 13.4–16.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 42.9% | 39.8–46.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.9% | 33.7–44.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.3% | 3.9–4.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 20.4% | 17.7–23.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 10.8% | 9.0–12.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.3% | 76.0–80.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.2% | 76.4–81.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.3% | 83.6–87.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 63.3% | 59.5–67.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 54.0% | 50.9–57.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.0% | 67.1–78.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.9% | 12.8–17.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 18.4% | 16.0–21.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 29.5% | 25.9–33.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.9% | 33.4–42.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 25.0% | 22.5–27.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.9% | 16.1–19.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.2% | 14.7–18.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 17.5% | 15.6–19.5 |
| Any disability among adults | 38.8% | 35.3–42.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.8% | 9.0–10.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.6% | 9.5–11.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 18.4% | 16.5–20.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.1% | 4.5–5.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.2% | 5.6–6.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.7% | 20.0–25.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.7% | 15.3–20.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 13.2% | 11.1–15.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.4% | 10.7–14.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.2% | 8.1–10.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 33.0% | 29.3–36.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.7% | 7.6–9.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 8.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.4% (5.1–31.1%) n=623 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 8.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.7% (5.2–25.2%) n=625 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 11.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 13.2% (3.6–23.0%) n=626 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 21.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.9% (6.9–38.8%) n=626 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.1% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–11.0%) n=622 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.0% (0.0–12.1%) n=622 |
| Broadband subscription | 85.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.9% (68.8–94.9%) n=622 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 11.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (10.1–35.0%) n=622 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.3% (54.7–92.5%) n=622 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.3% (0.0–4.2%) n=622 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–6.2%) n=628 |
| Single-parent households | 61.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (35.0–68.6%) n=617 |
| Population 65+ | 17.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.9–29.2%) n=628 |
| Median age | 49.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.3 yr (33.4–52.9) n=621 |
| Median household income | $67,043 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,896 ($37,738–$88,230) n=587 |
| Median home value | $172,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $160,950 ($87,300–$292,680) n=568 |
| Median gross rent | $863 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $856 ($625–$1,266) n=503 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 74.9 yr ± 0.63 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 74.7 yr (72.1–78.3) n=599 |
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 74.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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