ZIP code
46385
in Valparaiso, IndianaPopulation 40,856
54.38/ 100
Ranked #10,216 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 32%)
Ranked #86 of 757 Indiana ZIPs (top 11.4%)
Ranked #224 of 374 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ZIPs (bottom 40%)
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.
Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the top 2.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS97thDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the top 11.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS89thDefinition & source ›
This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
6.8%
in the bottom 18% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS18thDefinition & 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 ›Energy-cost burden
2.3%
in the bottom 20% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS20thDefinition & 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 ›Cognitive disability
13.1%
in the bottom 30% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS30thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›The read
In its overall standing, ZIP 46385, one of several in Valparaiso, Indiana lands in the top 32% healthiest ZIPs nationally (10,216th) and the top 11.4% of Indiana (86th).
This area's most favorable readings come through plainly in the numbers: distance to a nursing home lands at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Distance to an emergency room lies in the bottom 16% nationally, subsidized affordable housing stands in the top 19% nationally, and mental-health providers rests in the top 19% nationally. On the other side, modeled expected annual loss registers in the top 2.7% nationally, and arsenic resides in the top 10.7% nationally. Modeled disaster risk settles in the top 11.4% nationally, and pfas is in the top 12.2% nationally. Lead in tap water sits in the top 14.0% nationally, and modeled industrial-pollution burden lands in the top 15% nationally.
Against the wider neighborhood, expected annual loss runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Put simply, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. On the overall standing, ZIP 46307, just across the boundary, ranks healthier.
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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 81%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 66%
13%
Disability
healthier than 76%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 77%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 52%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 56%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 48%
8%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 19%
14%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 78%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 89%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 65%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 78%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 88%
8%
Disability
healthier than 88%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 86%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 81%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 26%
14%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 64%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 63%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 71%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 78%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 45%
11%
Disability
healthier than 47%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 17%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 14%
8%
“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 78.3 ± 1.1 years. A median household income of $98,957 predicts 80.0 years — 1.8 years below.
Ranked #2,221 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 78.3 ± 1.1 years. The 49 nearest ZIP codes with estimates average 76.5 years — 1.8 years above them.
Ranked #1,450 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
46304
Indianashares a border
Score 53.29
Closest healthier
46307
Indianashares a border
Score 57.48
Similar health profile
46979
Indiana98% similar profile
Score 55.01
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 | 29.3% | 26.4–32.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.3% | 34.8–41.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.8% | 8.0–9.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.1% | 9.8–12.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.5% | 5.8–7.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.4% | 6.6–8.2 |
| Depression among adults | 23.9% | 20.8–27.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.2% | 10.6–13.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.6% | 36.0–43.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 39.4% | 34.1–44.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 2.9–3.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.1% | 9.9–14.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.3% | 6.3–8.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.5% | 73.6–79.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.1% | 77.1–82.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.8% | 86.3–89.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.7% | 63.3–71.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 65.8% | 62.6–68.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.1% | 68.3–81.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.0% | 13.4–18.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.5% | 12.6–16.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.1% | 20.8–27.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 36.6% | 31.8–41.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.0% | 15.9–20.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.4% | 14.7–18.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.2% | 11.7–14.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.1% | 11.7–14.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 28.2% | 24.8–31.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.8% | 6.0–7.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.8% | 6.1–7.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.7% | 11.2–14.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.2% | 2.9–3.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.8–4.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.1% | 18.2–24.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.3% | 9.7–13.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 5.2–7.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.2% | 7.9–10.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 5.4–6.9 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.2% | 26.4–34.1 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.7% | 5.8–7.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 8.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.8% (3.3–23.6%) n=764 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 6.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (2.5–19.0%) n=761 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.8% (3.0–19.3%) n=766 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 35.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.4% (8.1–38.5%) n=766 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.4% (0.0–8.2%) n=760 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.5%) n=764 |
| Broadband subscription | 93.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (76.7–95.9%) n=764 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 22.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.0% (9.8–33.1%) n=764 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 81.7% (58.9–94.5%) n=764 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.2% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–4.2%) n=764 |
| Foreign-born population | 4.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–8.8%) n=767 |
| Single-parent households | 55.4% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.2% (40.5–69.1%) n=756 |
| Population 65+ | 19.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.2% (11.0–26.5%) n=767 |
| Median age | 43.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 40.5 yr (32.5–49.6) n=756 |
| Median household income | $98,957 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $71,016 ($50,417–$99,531) n=721 |
| Median home value | $331,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $178,250 ($109,430–$287,310) n=724 |
| Median gross rent | $1,346 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $925 ($704–$1,261) n=640 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.3 yr ± 0.54 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.5 yr (75.1–81.5) n=754 |
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 78.3, 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