ZIP code
36078
in Tallassee, AlabamaPopulation 13,767
48.52/ 100
Ranked #18,276 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 43%)
Ranked #151 of 619 Alabama ZIPs (top 24%)
Ranked #14 of 41 Montgomery, AL ZIPs (top 34%)
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.
Arsenic in groundwater
1.2%
in the bottom 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST41stUS7thDefinition & 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 ›Short sleep
42.2%
in the top 8.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST72ndUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Outer-floodplain exposure
2.7%
in the top 12.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS88thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 0.2%-annual-chance flood band — the “500-year” zone, a lower but real 1-in-500 yearly chance.
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
Tallassee, Alabama (ZIP 36078), by its composite score, sits in the bottom 43% nationally (18,276th) and the top 24% of Alabama (151st).
The measures land in both directions, and neither dominates: distance to an emergency room lands at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. Modeled arsenic stands in the bottom 6.6% nationally. Distance to a nursing home registers at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Pharmacy settles in the top 14.5% nationally, and modeled radon sits in the bottom 22% nationally. Pulling the other way, modeled short sleep lies in the top 8.6% nationally, modeled humid heat rests in the top 12.0% nationally, and outer-floodplain exposure resides in the top 12.1% nationally. Modeled high cholesterol is in the top 16% nationally, and high blood pressure lands in the top 18% nationally.
Next to the surrounding area, outer-floodplain exposure runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For anyone unfamiliar, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. For a healthier comparison close by, see ZIP 36024, 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. 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
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 76%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 70%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 45%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 56%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 41%
8%
Disability
healthier than 40%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 38%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 32%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 22%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 73%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 69%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 63%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 65%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 62%
8%
Disability
healthier than 79%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 77%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 56%
11%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 28%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 68%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 65%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 60%
14%
Disability
healthier than 68%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 73%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 50%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 55%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 40%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 58%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
“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
35010
Alabamashares a border
Score 41.61
Closest healthier
36024
Alabamashares a border
Score 50.82
Similar health profile
42025
Kentucky96% similar profile
Score 47.55
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 | 31.6% | 28.8–34.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 43.2% | 39.8–46.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.8% | 8.1–9.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.0–11.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.2% | 6.5–7.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.9% | 7.1–8.8 |
| Depression among adults | 23.5% | 20.5–26.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.8% | 12.3–15.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 42.0% | 38.5–45.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.6% | 33.0–44.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.9% | 3.7–4.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 15.6% | 13.2–18.2 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.1% | 7.9–10.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.8% | 76.4–81.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.8% | 78.0–83.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.6% | 85.0–88.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.2% | 62.3–70.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 56.7% | 53.3–60.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.9% | 71.0–82.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.5% | 12.3–16.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.5% | 13.7–17.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.9% | 23.6–30.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 42.2% | 37.0–47.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 22.3% | 20.1–24.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.5% | 15.8–19.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.4% | 13.0–15.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.9% | 14.3–17.5 |
| Any disability among adults | 36.2% | 32.7–39.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.3% | 7.4–9.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.3% | 8.5–10.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.4% | 14.7–18.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.2% | 3.9–4.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.4% | 4.9–5.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.7% | 22.8–28.9 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.1% | 15.3–19.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.9% | 10.5–13.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.5% | 11.2–14.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.7% | 7.9–9.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.4% | 31.6–39.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.4% | 7.5–9.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 11.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.4% (5.1–31.1%) n=623 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 12.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.7% (5.2–25.2%) n=625 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 9.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 13.2% (3.6–23.0%) n=626 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 17.3% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.9% (6.9–38.8%) n=626 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–11.0%) n=622 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.0% (0.0–12.1%) n=622 |
| Broadband subscription | 90.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.9% (68.8–94.9%) n=622 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 16.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (10.1–35.0%) n=622 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.3% (54.7–92.5%) n=622 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.2% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.3% (0.0–4.2%) n=622 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–6.2%) n=628 |
| Single-parent households | 46.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (35.0–68.6%) n=617 |
| Population 65+ | 19.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.9–29.2%) n=628 |
| Median age | 38.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.3 yr (33.4–52.9) n=621 |
| Median household income | $69,289 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,896 ($37,738–$88,230) n=587 |
| Median home value | $178,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $160,950 ($87,300–$292,680) n=568 |
| Median gross rent | $936 | $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 unavailable for this ZIP — fewer than 80% of the census tracts that make it up could be matched across the 2010→2020 tract-boundary revision, so no value is published rather than an unreliable one. See how coverage gaps are handled. | |||
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