ZIP code
39335
in Lauderdale, MississippiPopulation 2,564
50.81/ 100
Ranked #15,132 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 47%)
Ranked #35 of 406 Mississippi ZIPs (top 8.7%)
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
0.81%
in the bottom 0.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Mammography
78.8%
in the top 19% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS81stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
9.7 mi
in the top 21% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS79thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest federally funded community health center, which serves patients regardless of ability to pay.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
69.4%
in the top 25% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS75thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
6.6%
in the bottom 28% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS28thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›The read
Lauderdale, Mississippi (ZIP 39335), in overall standing, comes out in the top 47% healthiest ZIPs nationally (15,132nd) and the top 8.7% of Mississippi (35th).
A balanced showing across the data, with a few readings each side: modeled arsenic lies in the bottom 0.3% nationally, modeled radon registers in the bottom 13.7% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site is in the top 16% nationally. Outer-floodplain exposure lies at the national minimum, shared with about 36% of ZIPs. Housing-cost burden registers in the bottom 19% nationally. On the other hand, modeled humid heat is in the top 11.3% nationally, and high blood pressure lies in the top 13.0% nationally. Recreation registers at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs. Floodplain exposure is in the top 19% nationally. Physicians lies at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs.
Defined simply, for reference, 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. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 39309, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 89%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 84%
8%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 41%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 52%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 47%
11%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 39%
16%
Disability
healthier than 38%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 21%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 20%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 79%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 77%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 72%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 98%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 85%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 92%
8%
Disability
healthier than 86%
7%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 49%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 9%
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
36907
Alabamashares a border
Score 35.20
Closest healthier
39309
Mississippishares a border
Score 59.45
Similar health profile
08321
New Jersey93% similar profile
Score 47.64
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 | 31.3% | 28.2–34.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 44.8% | 40.9–48.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.6% | 7.8–9.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.7% | 8.6–10.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.4% | 6.7–8.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.8% | 6.9–8.8 |
| Depression among adults | 18.2% | 15.5–21.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.5% | 12.8–16.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.1% | 35.2–43.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.6% | 32.8–44.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.4% | 4.0–4.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.9% | 10.7–15.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.6% | 8.1–11.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 82.0% | 79.8–84.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.2% | 79.3–84.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.6% | 87.0–90.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 69.4% | 65.2–73.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 12.0% | 10.3–13.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.8% | 72.8–84.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.6% | 11.2–16.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.1% | 13.0–17.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 30.5% | 26.5–34.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.9% | 32.9–43.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.2% | 18.6–23.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.9% | 14.1–17.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.9% | 12.3–15.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.4% | 13.6–17.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 35.6% | 31.6–39.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.0% | 7.1–9.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.9% | 8.0–9.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 17.5% | 15.4–19.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.6% | 4.2–5.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.9% | 5.4–6.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 28.1% | 24.5–31.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.6% | 15.4–20.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 9.7% | 8.3–11.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 14.1% | 12.4–16.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.6% | 8.5–10.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 34.8% | 30.3–39.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.9% | 7.9–10.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 6.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 19.9% (8.3–37.0%) n=406 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 16.8% (8.1–29.3%) n=410 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 11.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.4% (5.9–25.0%) n=411 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 20.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.0% (7.1–33.6%) n=411 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.8% (0.0–14.2%) n=411 |
| Households without a vehicle | 6.7% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.5% (0.0–13.9%) n=405 |
| Broadband subscription | 84.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 79.7% (62.7–93.0%) n=405 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 15.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.7% (9.7–36.0%) n=405 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.2% (49.8–91.7%) n=405 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.4% (0.0–5.0%) n=405 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.6% (0.0–4.4%) n=412 |
| Single-parent households | 63.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 46.9% (29.2–61.4%) n=404 |
| Population 65+ | 23.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.8% (11.7–26.2%) n=412 |
| Median age | 44.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.5 yr (30.5–49.6) n=411 |
| Median household income | $85,804 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $50,353 ($32,100–$72,379) n=377 |
| Median home value | $93,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $118,100 ($72,660–$219,420) n=374 |
| Median gross rent | $1,297 | $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 | 75.3 yr ± 0.54 | 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 0.54 years of 75.3, 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