ZIP code
36723
in Boykin, AlabamaPopulation 239
19.86/ 100
Ranked #31,889 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 0.6%)
Ranked #619 of 619 Alabama ZIPs (bottom 0.2%)
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.
Stroke
11.0%
in the top 0.03% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
14.1%
in the top 0.02% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
34.3%
in the top 0.02% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Vision disability
17.7%
in the top 0.10% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
10.7%
in the top 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of household income spent on home energy bills — electricity, gas, and heating fuels.
A modeled share of household income spent on home energy. Estimates that hit the model’s 100% ceiling are suppressed rather than published, because at that point the figure reflects the model’s limit rather than a measured burden.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
39.3%
in the top 0.03% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
46.9%
in the top 0.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
21.1%
in the top 0.09% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Fair or poor health
46.7%
in the top 0.06% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
66%
in the top 0.03% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
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 flood exposure and the share of households without a vehicle.
See the full flooding, evacuation & humid-heat analysis →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
By the composite health measure, Boykin, Alabama (ZIP 36723) ranks in the bottom 0.6% nationally (31,889th) and the bottom 0.2% of Alabama (619th).
Where the load on this area runs deepest, the data leads: modeled stroke stands in the top 0.03% nationally, and self-care disability lies in the top 0.02% nationally. Modeled diabetes lands in the top 0.02% nationally, and vision disability sits in the top 0.10% nationally. Modeled energy burden is in the top 0.4% nationally, mobility disability settles in the top 0.03% nationally, and tooth loss resides in the top 0.2% nationally. Modeled independent living disability registers in the top 0.09% nationally, fair or poor health rests in the top 0.06% nationally, and high blood pressure stands in the top 0.03% nationally.
To spell things out, energy burden is the share of household income that goes to home energy bills. Close by, ZIP 36720, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 92%
14%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 56%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
in the bottom 0.07%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the bottom 0.4%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 28%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 2%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 33%
8%
Disability
in the bottom 0.4%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 1%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 90%
14%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 47%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 60%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
in the bottom 0.00%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 1%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 18%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 2%
11%
Disability
in the bottom 0.00%
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 ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
36720
Alabamashares a border
Score 21.30
Closest healthier
36726
Alabamashares a border
Score 33.04
Similar health profile
35443
Alabama99% similar profile
Score 25.56
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 | 44.8% | 40.8–48.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 66.0% | 62.1–69.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.1% | 6.3–7.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 13.5% | 11.9–15.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 14.6% | 12.9–16.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 17.4% | 15.0–20.1 |
| Depression among adults | 20.7% | 17.4–24.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 34.3% | 30.8–37.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 47.8% | 43.2–52.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 57.7% | 48.9–66.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 11.0% | 9.8–12.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 46.9% | 40.2–53.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 16.2% | 12.6–20.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 87.0% | 85.3–88.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 87.5% | 84.9–89.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.9% | 84.6–89.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 62.2% | 56.1–67.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 32.6% | 28.8–36.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 69.6% | 60.2–78.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 6.4% | 5.1–7.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 24.9% | 21.0–29.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 51.8% | 45.4–57.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 49.2% | 41.4–57.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 46.7% | 41.4–51.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 20.5% | 18.1–22.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 23.3% | 20.3–26.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 23.4% | 20.2–26.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 56.5% | 50.8–61.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 11.3% | 10.0–12.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 21.1% | 18.3–24.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 39.3% | 35.0–43.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 14.1% | 12.3–16.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 17.7% | 15.4–20.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 34.1% | 29.3–39.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 52.5% | 46.7–58.6 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 51.6% | 45.9–57.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 33.1% | 28.9–37.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 24.7% | 21.5–28.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 41.1% | 35.2–47.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 26.7% | 23.4–30.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 2.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.4% (5.1–31.1%) n=623 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 62.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.7% (5.2–25.2%) n=625 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 39.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 13.2% (3.6–23.0%) n=626 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 0.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.9% (6.9–38.8%) n=626 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–11.0%) n=622 |
| Households without a vehicle | 17.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.0% (0.0–12.1%) n=622 |
| Broadband subscription | 100.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.9% (68.8–94.9%) n=622 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 0.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (10.1–35.0%) n=622 |
| Homeownership rate | 90.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.3% (54.7–92.5%) n=622 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 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 | 21.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (35.0–68.6%) n=617 |
| Population 65+ | 10.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.9–29.2%) n=628 |
| Median age | 18.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.3 yr (33.4–52.9) n=621 |
| Median household income | $51,667 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,896 ($37,738–$88,230) n=587 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $160,950 ($87,300–$292,680) n=568 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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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