ZIP code
36025
in Elmore, AlabamaPopulation 7,450
41.75/ 100
Ranked #25,429 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 21%)
Ranked #341 of 619 Alabama ZIPs (bottom 45%)
Ranked #25 of 41 Montgomery, AL ZIPs (bottom 39%)
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.
Short sleep
48%
in the top 0.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Air-toxics cancer risk
40 per million
in the top 4.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS96thDefinition & source ›
The EPA’s modeled estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air toxics, in cases per million people exposed over a lifetime.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
13.3%
in the top 5.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Unemployment rate
12.9%
in the top 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
56.1%
in the bottom 6.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
137.8 days/year
in the top 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST68thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Arsenic in groundwater
1.3%
in the bottom 8.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST46thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms per liter.
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 ›Loneliness
38.1%
in the top 8.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Loud transportation noise
1.7%
in the top 9.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 65 decibels — around the volume of normal conversation.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
26.1%
in the top 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST76thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Elmore, Alabama (ZIP 36025) sits in the bottom 21% nationally (25,429th) and the bottom 45% of Alabama (341st).
The readings split fairly evenly between strengths and concerns: modeled arsenic lands in the bottom 8.3% nationally. Working the other way, modeled short sleep resides in the top 0.9% nationally, air-toxics cancer risk lies in the top 4.5% nationally, and transportation noise settles in the top 5.3% nationally. Unemployment stands in the top 5.4% nationally, and modeled colon screening is in the bottom 6.1% nationally. Modeled humid heat rests in the top 7.9% nationally, and loneliness sits in the top 8.4% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise registers in the top 9.4% nationally, and food insecurity lands in the top 9.8% nationally.
Compared with the ZIPs that surround it, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain language, air-toxics cancer risk is a modeled EPA estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air, per million people. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. ZIP 36022, just across the boundary, ranks healthier 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 Montgomery, AL 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 63%
21%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 47%
8%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 9%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 27%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 8%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 2%
11%
Disability
healthier than 33%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 23%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 39%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 90%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 71%
8%
Disability
healthier than 72%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 22%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 18%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 2%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 4%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 32%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 38%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 80%
21%
Disability
healthier than 63%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 63%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 53%
8%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 38%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 13%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 3%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 5%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 30%
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 ›
Findings that name this ZIP
2 of our published findings list this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Below what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 75.4 ± 1.7 years. A median household income of $54,414 predicts 77.7 years — 2.3 years below.
Ranked #3,155 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Highest-risk tenth
Air toxics and the years between the two ends of the risk scale
Modeled air-toxics cancer risk is 40.0 cases per million — among the tenth of compared ZIP codes with the most. Estimated life expectancy is 75.4 ± 1.7 years.
Ranked #504 of the 4,173 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by modeled air-toxics risk, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
36020
Alabamashares a border
Score 33.14
Closest healthier
36022
Alabamashares a border
Score 51.43
Similar health profile
72320
Arkansas97% similar profile
Score 33.99
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 | 23.5% | 20.8–26.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 42.1% | 38.0–46.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 5.4% | 4.9–5.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.2% | 8.1–10.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.1% | 5.4–6.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.2% | 6.3–8.2 |
| Depression among adults | 20.5% | 17.4–23.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.1% | 11.4–15.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.7% | 32.7–41.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 43.2% | 35.9–50.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.5% | 3.2–3.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 18.3% | 15.1–22.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 14.4% | 11.3–17.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 70.3% | 66.8–73.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.9% | 71.9–79.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 79.7% | 76.8–82.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 56.1% | 51.1–61.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 46.0% | 42.2–50.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.2% | 69.8–83.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.2% | 14.1–20.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.5% | 17.4–23.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 29.3% | 24.8–34.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 48.0% | 41.3–54.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 26.1% | 22.6–30.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.0% | 16.8–21.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.1% | 12.4–16.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.9% | 16.4–21.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 37.7% | 33.1–42.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.2–7.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.1% | 8.8–11.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.7% | 12.9–16.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.8% | 4.2–5.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.3% | 5.7–7.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 32.7% | 28.5–37.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 26.1% | 22.1–30.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 19.1% | 15.9–22.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 19.3% | 16.5–22.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 13.1% | 11.2–15.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 38.1% | 33.0–43.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 13.4% | 11.6–15.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 17.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.4% (5.1–31.1%) n=623 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 15.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.7% (5.2–25.2%) n=625 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 25.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 13.2% (3.6–23.0%) n=626 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 14.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.9% (6.9–38.8%) n=626 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 12.9% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–11.0%) n=622 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.0% (0.0–12.1%) n=622 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.9% (68.8–94.9%) n=622 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 28.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (10.1–35.0%) n=622 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.3% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.3% (54.7–92.5%) n=622 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 5.2% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.3% (0.0–4.2%) n=622 |
| Foreign-born population | 4.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–6.2%) n=628 |
| Single-parent households | 42.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (35.0–68.6%) n=617 |
| Population 65+ | 12.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.9–29.2%) n=628 |
| Median age | 40.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.3 yr (33.4–52.9) n=621 |
| Median household income | $54,414 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,896 ($37,738–$88,230) n=587 |
| Median home value | $175,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $160,950 ($87,300–$292,680) n=568 |
| Median gross rent | $1,122 | $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 | 75.4 yr ± 0.86 | 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 0.86 years of 75.4, 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