ZIP code
36749
in Jones, AlabamaPopulation 864
35.38/ 100
Ranked #29,245 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 8.8%)
Ranked #522 of 619 Alabama ZIPs (bottom 16%)
Ranked #30 of 41 Montgomery, AL ZIPs (bottom 27%)
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.
High blood pressure
50.7%
in the top 2.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST79thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
26.8%
in the top 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
19.4%
in the top 4.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST79thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
15.4%
in the top 3.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
7.0%
in the top 5.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
13.3%
in the top 5.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS94thDefinition & 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 ›PFAS in drinking water
7.7%
in the bottom 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
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
43.4%
in the top 5.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST80thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
32.8%
in the top 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Obesity
45.6%
in the top 3.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite health measure, Jones, Alabama (ZIP 36749) ranks in the bottom 8.8% nationally (29,245th) and the bottom 16% of Alabama (522nd).
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: modeled pfas registers in the bottom 4.4% nationally. On the other side, modeled high blood pressure rests in the top 2.8% nationally, and tooth loss stands in the top 5.4% nationally. Modeled diabetes lies in the top 4.8% nationally, unemployment lands in the top 3.5% nationally, and modeled self-care disability sits in the top 5.9% nationally. Modeled independent living disability is in the top 5.8% nationally, modeled short sleep settles in the top 5.7% nationally, and poverty resides in the top 5.4% nationally. Modeled obesity registers in the top 3.6% nationally.
To spell things out, pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. Close by, ZIP 36006, 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
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 93%
14%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 41%
13%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 6%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 5%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 11%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 19%
8%
Disability
healthier than 7%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 29%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 25%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 92%
14%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 52%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 16%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 15%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 39%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 20%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 17%
8%
Disability
healthier than 20%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 19%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 98%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 80%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 30%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 28%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 33%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 28%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Disability
healthier than 35%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 15%
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
36003
Alabamashares a border
Score 31.93
Closest healthier
36006
Alabamashares a border
Score 40.17
Similar health profile
65634
Missouri99% similar profile
Score 31.23
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 | 35.5% | 32.5–38.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 50.7% | 47.0–54.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.9% | 7.3–8.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.5% | 10.3–12.7 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.1% | 8.2–10.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 11.3% | 10.0–12.7 |
| Depression among adults | 25.0% | 22.0–28.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 19.4% | 17.5–21.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 44.5% | 40.9–48.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 45.6% | 39.4–51.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.6% | 5.2–6.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 26.8% | 23.3–30.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.4% | 9.5–13.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.1% | 79.0–83.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.5% | 79.9–84.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.7% | 84.1–87.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 63.2% | 59.2–67.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 47.5% | 44.2–50.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.8% | 70.1–80.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 11.8% | 9.9–13.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.3% | 17.6–22.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 35.9% | 31.5–40.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 43.4% | 38.2–48.6 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 30.7% | 27.5–33.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.4% | 17.4–21.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.8% | 15.9–19.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.5% | 17.4–21.5 |
| Any disability among adults | 42.7% | 38.5–46.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.2% | 8.3–10.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 13.3% | 11.9–14.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 23.2% | 20.7–25.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.3–7.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 8.6% | 7.8–9.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 27.3% | 24.1–30.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 28.2% | 25.0–31.6 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 24.0% | 21.1–27.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 19.3% | 17.1–21.7 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 13.7% | 12.3–15.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.8% | 31.8–40.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 14.3% | 12.7–16.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 32.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.4% (5.1–31.1%) n=623 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 28.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.7% (5.2–25.2%) n=625 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 13.2% (3.6–23.0%) n=626 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 6.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.9% (6.9–38.8%) n=626 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 15.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–11.0%) n=622 |
| Households without a vehicle | 5.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.0% (0.0–12.1%) n=622 |
| Broadband subscription | 82.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.9% (68.8–94.9%) n=622 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 28.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (10.1–35.0%) n=622 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.9% | 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 | 0.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–6.2%) n=628 |
| Single-parent households | 34.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (35.0–68.6%) n=617 |
| Population 65+ | 16.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.9–29.2%) n=628 |
| Median age | 34.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.3 yr (33.4–52.9) n=621 |
| Median household income | $39,167 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,896 ($37,738–$88,230) n=587 |
| Median home value | $65,600 | $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 at birth | 73.3 yr ± 0.70 | 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 0.70 years of 73.3, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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