ZIP code
48437
in Genesee, MichiganPopulation 279
46.68/ 100
Ranked #20,538 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 36%)
Ranked #707 of 973 Michigan ZIPs (bottom 27%)
Ranked #14 of 25 Flint, MI ZIPs (bottom 44%)
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.
Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Arsenic in groundwater
34.1%
in the top 2.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Households without a vehicle
15.8%
in the top 6.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of households with no vehicle available.
Full methodology ›Park land
17.6%
in the top 7.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST89thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area that is public parkland.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
72.9%
in the top 7.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST78thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 12.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS12thDefinition & 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 ›Median household income
$40,864
in the bottom 6.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST5thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Mammography
79.9%
in the top 11.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS88thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
36.4%
in the top 15% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS85thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
33.7%
in the top 20% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS80thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›The read
Judged by its overall standing, Genesee, Michigan (ZIP 48437) sits in the bottom 36% nationally (20,538th) and the bottom 27% of Michigan (707th).
A few readings account for most of this area's strain: modeled arsenic sits in the top 2.4% nationally, and households without a vehicle stands in the top 6.7% nationally. Fiber broadband resides at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled pfas sits in the top 10.9% nationally, and household income stands in the bottom 6.1% nationally. On the better side, unemployment resides at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Park land sits in the top 7.8% nationally, and modeled colon screening stands in the top 7.6% nationally. Modeled expected annual loss resides in the bottom 12.0% nationally, and mammography sits in the top 11.7% nationally.
Placed beside its immediate neighbors, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Put plainly, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. 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. Expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. A healthier nearby ZIP overall is ZIP 48463, about 1.0 miles away.
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 Flint, MI 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 61%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 87%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 51%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 44%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 26%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 20%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 11%
8%
Disability
healthier than 31%
7%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 68%
13%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 51%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 44%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 43%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 25%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 19%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 20%
8%
Disability
healthier than 22%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 11%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 63%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 63%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 67%
11%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 42%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 50%
8%
Disability
healthier than 42%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 38%
21%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 8%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 29%
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
48458
Michiganshares a border
Score 37.35
Closest healthier
48463
Michiganabout 1.0 mi away
Score 50.08
Similar health profile
48889
Michigan97% similar profile
Score 47.89
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 | 34.9% | 32.1–37.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.7% | 35.7–41.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.7% | 9.6–11.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.4% | 11.0–13.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.4% | 7.3–9.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.3% | 8.6–12.2 |
| Depression among adults | 28.3% | 25.3–31.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.8% | 11.2–14.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.2% | 36.1–42.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.6% | 33.5–42.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.4% | 3.9–5.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.7% | 8.9–12.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.6% | 5.6–10.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.0% | 77.6–82.4 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.4% | 77.6–83.0 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.2% | 85.1–89.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 72.9% | 69.3–76.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.9% | 65.2–70.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.9% | 74.6–84.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.6% | 12.4–17.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.2% | 13.4–19.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 28.3% | 24.1–32.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.5% | 31.6–39.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 22.1% | 18.6–25.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.1% | 16.8–21.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.7% | 14.6–19.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.5% | 14.0–19.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 37.3% | 33.0–41.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.7% | 7.6–9.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.4% | 8.8–12.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 18.2% | 15.3–21.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.4% | 3.7–5.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.7% | 4.8–6.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.3% | 20.6–28.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.2% | 12.8–20.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 14.7% | 11.6–18.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.3% | 9.2–13.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.0–10.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.4% | 31.9–41.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.9% | 6.5–9.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 4.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (4.3–22.3%) n=974 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.8% (2.5–13.5%) n=975 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 12.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.7% (2.5–14.2%) n=974 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 4.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.1% (11.4–48.3%) n=974 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (1.3–10.0%) n=974 |
| Households without a vehicle | 15.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.9–10.8%) n=973 |
| Broadband subscription | 90.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (79.5–95.5%) n=973 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 33.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.5% (14.8–32.9%) n=973 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 85.3% (62.2–94.6%) n=973 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.6%) n=973 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.3–10.0%) n=975 |
| Single-parent households | 66.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.5% (43.6–74.2%) n=970 |
| Population 65+ | 48.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (13.7–35.2%) n=975 |
| Median age | 62.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (35.2–58.2) n=974 |
| Median household income | $40,864 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $68,216 ($47,282–$105,129) n=962 |
| Median home value | $117,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $192,350 ($116,360–$355,650) n=952 |
| Median gross rent | $1,045 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $972 ($719–$1,368) n=849 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.5 yr ± 2.04 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.6 yr (75.7–81.6) n=940 |
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 2.04 years of 79.5, 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