ZIP code
48509
in Burton, MichiganPopulation 8,645
46.34/ 100
Ranked #20,936 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 35%)
Ranked #728 of 973 Michigan ZIPs (bottom 25%)
Ranked #15 of 25 Flint, MI 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.
Arsenic in groundwater
53.5%
in the top 0.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Dental provider access
1.6 per 1,000 residents
in the top 2.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The number of dental offices located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
67.5%
in the top 5.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS95thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
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 ›Physician access
2.1 per 1,000 residents
in the top 6.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The number of physicians’ offices located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Outpatient-care access
0.52 per 1,000 residents
in the top 7.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST95thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The number of outpatient clinics located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Transit access
3.9 per 1,000 residents
in the top 7.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The number of public-transit stops inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Outer-floodplain exposure
1.7%
in the top 17% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS83rdDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 0.2%-annual-chance flood band — the “500-year” zone, a lower but real 1-in-500 yearly chance.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
35.4%
in the top 21% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS79thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›The read
ZIP 48509, one of several in Burton, Michigan, by its composite score, sits in the bottom 35% nationally (20,936th) and the bottom 25% of Michigan (728th).
The data opens on real and measurable burdens: modeled arsenic is in the top 0.5% nationally, and pfas lands in the top 5.2% nationally. Fiber broadband stands at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. More encouragingly, dental providers registers in the top 2.2% nationally, physicians settles in the top 6.6% nationally, and outpatient sits in the top 7.2% nationally. Transit lies in the top 7.4% nationally. Distance to a community health center rests at the national minimum, shared with about 23% of ZIPs. Recreation resides in the top 12.7% nationally, and pharmacy is in the top 12.9% nationally.
Next to the surrounding area, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For anyone unfamiliar, 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. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. For a healthier comparison close by, see ZIP 48423, 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. 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
Preventive Care
healthier than 76%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 74%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 43%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 29%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 33%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 32%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Disability
healthier than 35%
7%
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 86%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 46%
13%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 29%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 36%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 29%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 19%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 16%
8%
Disability
healthier than 28%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 28%
5%
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 88%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 46%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 54%
16%
Disability
healthier than 46%
7%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 21%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 38%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 38%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 38%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
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
48423
Michiganshares a border
Score 50.72
Closest healthier
48519
Michiganshares a border
Score 49.29
Similar health profile
48867
Michigan99% similar profile
Score 47.09
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 | 33.6% | 31.0–36.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.4% | 35.5–41.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.9% | 9.1–10.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.2% | 11.0–13.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.1% | 7.3–8.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.0% | 8.9–11.3 |
| Depression among adults | 28.3% | 25.4–31.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.8% | 11.3–14.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.5% | 35.6–41.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 39.4% | 35.3–43.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.2% | 3.8–4.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.5% | 10.5–14.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.0% | 5.9–8.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.4% | 75.9–80.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.8% | 77.1–82.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.1% | 85.4–88.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 70.3% | 66.8–73.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 65.5% | 62.8–68.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.6% | 72.3–82.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.4% | 13.2–17.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 17.6% | 15.4–20.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 27.5% | 24.3–30.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.4% | 34.4–42.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.8% | 19.4–24.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.4% | 17.5–21.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.6% | 14.9–18.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.4% | 14.7–18.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 35.9% | 32.6–39.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.2% | 7.4–9.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.0% | 9.0–11.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 17.2% | 15.3–19.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.5% | 4.0–5.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.5% | 5.0–6.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.3% | 21.0–27.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.7% | 14.1–19.3 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 16.0% | 13.5–18.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.2% | 10.4–14.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.9% | 7.7–10.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.4% | 31.2–39.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 9.1% | 7.8–10.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 17.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (4.3–22.3%) n=974 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 7.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.8% (2.5–13.5%) n=975 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 10.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.7% (2.5–14.2%) n=974 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 17.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.1% (11.4–48.3%) n=974 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 8.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (1.3–10.0%) n=974 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.9–10.8%) n=973 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (79.5–95.5%) n=973 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 23.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.5% (14.8–32.9%) n=973 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 85.3% (62.2–94.6%) n=973 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.6%) n=973 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.3–10.0%) n=975 |
| Single-parent households | 45.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.5% (43.6–74.2%) n=970 |
| Population 65+ | 22.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (13.7–35.2%) n=975 |
| Median age | 44.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (35.2–58.2) n=974 |
| Median household income | $64,160 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $68,216 ($47,282–$105,129) n=962 |
| Median home value | $135,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $192,350 ($116,360–$355,650) n=952 |
| Median gross rent | $1,090 | $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 unavailable for this ZIP — fewer than 80% of the census tracts that make it up could be matched across the 2010→2020 tract-boundary revision, so no value is published rather than an unreliable one. See how coverage gaps are handled. | |||
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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