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ZipVitals

ZIP code

36110

in Montgomery, AlabamaPopulation 12,102

28.42/ 100

Ranked #31,041 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 3.2%)

Ranked #593 of 619 Alabama ZIPs (bottom 4.3%)

Ranked #37 of 41 Montgomery, AL ZIPs (bottom 9.8%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Robust across all 9 health domains

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.

Self-care disability

8.6%

in the top 1.9% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST93rd
US98th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.

Full methodology ›

Obesity

52.6%

in the top 0.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST97th
US99th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.

Full methodology ›

Independent-living disability

15.6%

in the top 2.0% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST95th
US98th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.

Full methodology ›

Short sleep

47.6%

in the top 1.1% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST94th
US99th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.

Full methodology ›

Vision disability

11.1%

in the top 3.1% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST94th
US97th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.

Full methodology ›

Diabetes

21.4%

in the top 2.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST87th
US98th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Full methodology ›

Fair or poor health

35%

in the top 2.7% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST94th
US97th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.

Full methodology ›

High blood pressure

52.6%

in the top 1.6% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST85th
US98th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.

Full methodology ›

Tooth loss

28.8%

in the top 3.9% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST92nd
US96th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.

Full methodology ›

Mobility disability

25.7%

in the top 2.7% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST90th
US97th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.

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.

The read

ZIP 36110, one of several in Montgomery, Alabama, in overall standing, comes out in the bottom 3.2% nationally (31,041st) and the bottom 4.3% of Alabama (593rd).

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The profile carries real weight, and several readings make that plain: modeled self-care disability is in the top 1.9% nationally, obesity lies in the top 0.2% nationally, and independent living disability registers in the top 2.0% nationally. Modeled short sleep is in the top 1.1% nationally, vision disability lies in the top 3.1% nationally, and diabetes registers in the top 2.2% nationally. Modeled fair or poor health is in the top 2.7% nationally, and high blood pressure lies in the top 1.6% nationally. Modeled tooth loss registers in the top 3.9% nationally, and mobility disability is in the top 2.7% nationally.

Set within its surrounding area, outer-floodplain exposure runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 36020, 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.

Compare within

Lifting this score

Healthcare Access

healthier than 88%

5%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 5%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 2%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 30%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 28%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 3%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 29%

8%

Disability

healthier than 2%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 1%

5%

Lifting this score

Healthcare Access

healthier than 90%

5%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 15%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 8%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 20%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 17%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 5%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 37%

8%

Disability

healthier than 7%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

in the bottom 0.2%

5%

Lifting this score

Healthcare Access

healthier than 83%

5%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 25%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 13%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 20%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 18%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 15%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 28%

8%

Disability

healthier than 13%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

in the bottom 0.00%

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

3 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 71.8 ± 1.4 years. A median household income of $47,315 predicts 77.1 years — 5.4 years below.

    Ranked #5,635 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.

  • Below its nearby ZIPs

    The ZIP codes that outlive their neighbors

    Estimated life expectancy is 71.8 ± 1.4 years. The 44 nearest ZIP codes with estimates average 74.5 years — 2.8 years below them.

    Ranked #2,161 of the 3,687 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above the nearby-ZIP average, 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 71.8 ± 1.4 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.

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
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults33.2%29.9–36.6
High blood pressure among adults52.6%48.4–56.7
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults5.8%5.3–6.4
Current asthma among adults11.9%10.5–13.5
Coronary heart disease among adults8.6%7.7–9.6
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults10.9%9.8–12.2
Depression among adults22.0%18.8–25.5
Diagnosed diabetes among adults21.4%19.0–24.0
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened39.6%35.5–43.7
Obesity among adults52.6%46.1–59.1
Stroke among adults6.2%5.7–6.8
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years28.8%24.6–33.4
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years15.7%13.4–18.1
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure78.9%76.3–81.3
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults82.6%79.5–85.4
Cholesterol screening among adults83.6%81.6–85.5
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years61.8%57.3–66.2
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults44.5%40.9–48.2
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years78.9%72.8–84.1
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults11.0%9.0–13.4
Current cigarette smoking among adults21.8%19.0–24.9
No leisure-time physical activity among adults40.8%35.9–46.0
Short sleep duration among adults47.6%42.3–52.7
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults35.0%31.4–38.8
Frequent mental distress among adults20.1%17.8–22.6
Frequent physical distress among adults18.4%16.3–20.7
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults21.4%19.0–24.0
Any disability among adults46.7%42.1–51.5
Hearing disability among adults7.9%7.0–8.9
Independent living disability among adults15.6%13.9–17.3
Mobility disability among adults25.7%23.0–28.6
Self-care disability among adults8.6%7.8–9.4
Vision disability among adults11.1%10.1–12.1
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults32.2%28.0–36.0
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults39.8%35.6–43.6
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults35.9%32.0–39.6
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults28.7%25.4–31.8
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults19.4%17.2–21.5
Loneliness among adults39.6%34.4–44.1
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults21.5%19.1–24.0
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)AL median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate30.8%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,36415.4% (5.1–31.1%) n=623
Uninsured 18–6422.5%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,28613.7% (5.2–25.2%) n=625
No HS diploma (25+)23.5%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,50513.2% (3.6–23.0%) n=626
Bachelor's or higher (25+)12.0%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50516.9% (6.9–38.8%) n=626
Unemployment rate (16+)4.0%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2744.2% (0.0–11.0%) n=622
Households without a vehicle10.6%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3224.0% (0.0–12.1%) n=622
Broadband subscription87.2%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32284.9% (68.8–94.9%) n=622
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)37.5%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32221.3% (10.1–35.0%) n=622
Homeownership rate50.0%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32278.3% (54.7–92.5%) n=622
Crowded housing (>1 per room)4.2%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3221.3% (0.0–4.2%) n=622
Foreign-born population3.0%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5531.3% (0.0–6.2%) n=628
Single-parent households21.2%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08750.9% (35.0–68.6%) n=617
Population 65+12.8%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55319.0% (11.9–29.2%) n=628
Median age32.3 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29241.3 yr (33.4–52.9) n=621
Median household income$47,315$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$55,896 ($37,738–$88,230) n=587
Median home value$86,900$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$160,950 ($87,300–$292,680) n=568
Median gross rent$987$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$856 ($625–$1,266) n=503
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)AL median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth71.7 yr ± 0.7278.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30874.7 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 0.72 years of 71.7, 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