ZIP code
38651
in Nesbit, MississippiPopulation 8,731
54.39/ 100
Ranked #10,204 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 32%)
Ranked #21 of 406 Mississippi ZIPs (top 5.2%)
Ranked #16 of 81 Memphis, TN-MS-AR ZIPs (top 20%)
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.
Air-toxics cancer risk
37 per million
in the top 8.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Industrial-pollution burden
in the top 10.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS89thDefinition & source ›
The EPA’s modeled screening score for industrial chemical releases, weighting the amounts released by their toxicity and how many people live nearby — a relative comparison score, not a measured exposure.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
92.4%
in the top 12.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS87thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
109.9 days/year
in the top 18% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS82ndDefinition & 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 ›Radon
1.1 pCi/L
in the bottom 25% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS25thDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
2.5%
in the bottom 25% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS25thDefinition & 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 ›Independent-living disability
7.4%
in the bottom 28% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS28thDefinition & 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 ›Median household income
$98,760
in the top 20% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS80thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Nesbit, Mississippi (ZIP 38651) sits in the top 32% healthiest ZIPs nationally (10,204th) and the top 5.2% of Mississippi (21st).
What works most in this area's favor shows up clearly across the measures: homeownership settles in the top 12.7% nationally, modeled radon stands in the bottom 25% nationally, and households without a vehicle is in the bottom 24% nationally. Working the other way, modeled air-toxics cancer risk rests in the top 8.3% nationally, industrial-pollution burden sits in the top 10.6% nationally, and expected annual loss registers in the top 11.8% nationally. Modeled humid heat lands in the top 18% nationally. Physicians resides at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs. Modeled extreme heat lies in the top 19% nationally. Childcare settles at the national minimum, shared with about 42% of ZIPs.
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. Industrial-pollution burden is the EPA's modeled screening score weighting industrial chemical releases by their toxicity and how many people live nearby. Expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. ZIP 38654, 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR 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 60%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 69%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 64%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 81%
8%
Disability
healthier than 61%
7%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 46%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 38%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 30%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 91%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 95%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 91%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 95%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 88%
8%
Disability
healthier than 95%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 84%
5%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 48%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 14%
14%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 74%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 72%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 81%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 97%
8%
Disability
healthier than 78%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 64%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 49%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 59%
13%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 35%
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 78.1 ± 1.1 years. A median household income of $98,760 predicts 80.0 years — 1.9 years below.
Ranked #2,530 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Above its nearby ZIPs
The ZIP codes that outlive their neighbors
Estimated life expectancy is 78.1 ± 1.1 years. The 45 nearest ZIP codes with estimates average 75.2 years — 2.9 years above them.
Ranked #905 of the 3,687 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above the nearby-ZIP average, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
38632
Mississippishares a border
Score 54.08
Closest healthier
38654
Mississippishares a border
Score 55.38
Similar health profile
33594
Florida98% similar profile
Score 56.33
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 | 29.2% | 25.9–32.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 40.5% | 36.5–44.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.9% | 8.0–9.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.2% | 8.1–10.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.5% | 5.8–7.3 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.9% | 6.1–7.7 |
| Depression among adults | 20.0% | 16.9–23.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.6% | 10.9–14.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.4% | 35.1–43.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.9% | 28.6–41.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.6% | 3.3–3.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.4% | 9.9–15.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.8% | 7.4–10.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.5% | 77.8–83.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 81.5% | 78.4–84.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 89.2% | 87.7–90.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.4% | 61.4–71.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 13.9% | 11.9–16.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.8% | 66.7–81.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.5% | 12.8–18.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.1% | 11.3–15.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.2% | 22.3–30.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.1% | 29.5–40.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.4% | 16.1–20.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.1% | 13.3–17.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.7% | 11.2–14.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.0% | 12.4–15.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 32.2% | 28.3–36.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.7% | 6.8–8.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.4% | 6.7–8.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.8% | 12.9–16.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.3–4.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.7% | 4.3–5.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.2% | 21.7–28.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.8% | 11.0–14.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.2% | 5.2–7.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.4% | 9.0–11.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.1% | 6.3–8.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 33.3% | 28.7–38.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.4% | 5.6–7.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 6.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 19.9% (8.3–37.0%) n=406 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 9.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 16.8% (8.1–29.3%) n=410 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 9.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.4% (5.9–25.0%) n=411 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 30.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.0% (7.1–33.6%) n=411 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.8% (0.0–14.2%) n=411 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.5% (0.0–13.9%) n=405 |
| Broadband subscription | 90.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 79.7% (62.7–93.0%) n=405 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 19.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.7% (9.7–36.0%) n=405 |
| Homeownership rate | 92.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.2% (49.8–91.7%) n=405 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.5% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.4% (0.0–5.0%) n=405 |
| Foreign-born population | 5.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.6% (0.0–4.4%) n=412 |
| Single-parent households | 50.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 46.9% (29.2–61.4%) n=404 |
| Population 65+ | 17.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.8% (11.7–26.2%) n=412 |
| Median age | 38.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.5 yr (30.5–49.6) n=411 |
| Median household income | $98,760 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $50,353 ($32,100–$72,379) n=377 |
| Median home value | $328,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $118,100 ($72,660–$219,420) n=374 |
| Median gross rent | $796 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $827 ($532–$1,130) n=319 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.1 yr ± 0.55 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 75.4 yr (72.7–79.0) n=405 |
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 0.55 years of 78.1, 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