ZIP code
47838
in Carlisle, IndianaPopulation 4,089
40.48/ 100
Ranked #26,417 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 18%)
Ranked #681 of 757 Indiana ZIPs (bottom 10.1%)
Ranked #35 of 39 Terre Haute, IN ZIPs (bottom 10.3%)
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.
Obesity
48.4%
in the top 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Loud transportation noise
2.8%
in the top 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 65 decibels — around the volume of normal conversation.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
14.4%
in the top 8.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
1.3%
in the top 8.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
18.1%
in the top 12.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS88thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
9.0%
in the top 12.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS88thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
24%
in the top 12.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS88thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
11.9%
in the top 13.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS86thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
40.9%
in the top 13.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS87thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
27.3%
in the top 14.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS85thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite health measure, Carlisle, Indiana (ZIP 47838) ranks in the bottom 18% nationally (26,417th) and the bottom 10.1% of Indiana (681st), based on limited data; treat as directional.
A number of measures pull each way for this area: modeled obesity sits in the top 1.3% nationally. Set against that, modeled loud transportation noise is in the top 4.4% nationally, and utility shutoff settles in the top 8.0% nationally. Slow internet speeds resides in the top 8.9% nationally, modeled transportation noise registers in the top 11.6% nationally, and modeled housing insecurity rests in the top 12.1% nationally. Unemployment stands in the top 12.2% nationally, modeled food insecurity lies in the top 12.5% nationally, and modeled transportation lands in the top 13.7% nationally. Modeled short sleep sits in the top 13.1% nationally.
To spell things out, loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. Close by, ZIP 47528, 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 Terre Haute, IN metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 45%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 44%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 36%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 11%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 34%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 13%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 3%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 38%
8%
Disability
healthier than 31%
7%
Lifting this score
Mental Health
healthier than 79%
8%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 51%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 45%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 44%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 5%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 4%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 3%
11%
Disability
healthier than 16%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 25%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 76%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 97%
8%
About typical
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 45%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 47%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 7%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 37%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 6%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the bottom 0.6%
11%
Disability
healthier than 20%
7%
“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
47441
Indianashares a border
Score 39.35
Closest healthier
47528
Indianashares a border
Score 50.66
Similar health profile
42722
Kentucky97% similar profile
Score 36.52
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 | 26.0% | 22.9–29.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 42.9% | 38.4–47.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.4% | 5.8–7.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.3% | 9.0–11.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.6% | 6.8–8.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.7% | 8.4–11.1 |
| Depression among adults | 22.0% | 18.7–25.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.8% | 12.9–16.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.8% | 33.4–42.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 48.4% | 40.1–56.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.9% | 3.5–4.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 18.1% | 14.8–21.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.2% | 10.4–16.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 73.0% | 69.6–76.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.1% | 72.0–79.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 80.1% | 77.3–82.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 61.0% | 55.5–66.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 53.1% | 49.0–56.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.3% | 66.1–81.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.8% | 14.6–21.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 25.1% | 21.4–28.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 30.8% | 25.8–36.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 40.9% | 33.8–48.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 27.3% | 23.6–31.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.9% | 16.7–21.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.6% | 13.7–17.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.2% | 15.8–20.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 35.7% | 31.0–40.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.7% | 6.8–8.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.6% | 8.3–10.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.6% | 13.5–18.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.1% | 4.4–5.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.5% | 5.7–7.3 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 28.4% | 24.5–32.9 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 24.0% | 20.1–28.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 16.1% | 13.2–19.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 18.1% | 15.3–21.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 11.9% | 10.2–14.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 33.0% | 28.0–38.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 14.4% | 12.4–16.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 18.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.8% (3.3–23.6%) n=764 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 7.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (2.5–19.0%) n=761 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 16.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.8% (3.0–19.3%) n=766 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 8.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.4% (8.1–38.5%) n=766 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 9.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.4% (0.0–8.2%) n=760 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.5%) n=764 |
| Broadband subscription | 81.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (76.7–95.9%) n=764 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 14.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.0% (9.8–33.1%) n=764 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 81.7% (58.9–94.5%) n=764 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–4.2%) n=764 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–8.8%) n=767 |
| Single-parent households | 40.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.2% (40.5–69.1%) n=756 |
| Population 65+ | 11.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.2% (11.0–26.5%) n=767 |
| Median age | 39.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 40.5 yr (32.5–49.6) n=756 |
| Median household income | $61,875 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $71,016 ($50,417–$99,531) n=721 |
| Median home value | $129,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $178,250 ($109,430–$287,310) n=724 |
| Median gross rent | $671 | $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 | 79.4 yr ± 1.31 | 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 1.31 years of 79.4, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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