ZIP code
48720
in Bay Port, MichiganPopulation 1,053
49.05/ 100
Ranked #17,594 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 45%)
Ranked #569 of 973 Michigan ZIPs (bottom 42%)
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.
Fatal road crashes
0 per 100,000 residents per year
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The annual rate of fatal road crashes per 100,000 residents, pooled over a ten-year window.
A rate per resident population. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the rate to be reliable — about 30% of US ZIPs — no value is published rather than an unstable one; those ZIPs are absent from this comparison, not counted as crash-free.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
23.6%
in the top 4.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST86thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Walkability
1.9 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 6.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST4thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Distance to a nursing home
12.4 mi
in the top 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
72.3%
in the top 9.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST72ndUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
1.0%
in the bottom 19% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS19thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
0.51%
in the top 20% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS80thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›The read
Bay Port, Michigan (ZIP 48720), on the composite measure, lands in the bottom 45% nationally (17,594th) and the bottom 42% of Michigan (569th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
Where the data leans one way, another reading answers it: fatal road crashes lands at the national minimum, and modeled colon screening resides in the top 9.5% nationally. Crowded housing lies at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. Distance to an emergency room settles in the bottom 14.7% nationally, and modeled humid heat stands in the bottom 14.9% nationally. Homeownership is in the top 15% nationally. On the other hand, modeled arsenic rests in the top 4.9% nationally, and walkability sits in the bottom 6.9% nationally. Distance to a nursing home registers in the top 7.5% nationally, and distance to a community health center lands in the top 16% nationally.
In everyday language, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. A healthier neighbor overall sits at ZIP 48755, 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 71%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 82%
13%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 98%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 57%
11%
Disability
healthier than 43%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 29%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 24%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 22%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 12%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 63%
14%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 96%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 58%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 53%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 56%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 28%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Disability
healthier than 40%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 7%
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
48755
Michiganshares a border
Score 50.15
Closest healthier
48767
Michiganabout 1.0 mi away
Score 50.15
Similar health profile
15828
Pennsylvania98% similar profile
Score 49.32
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 | 34.3% | 30.7–38.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 39.8% | 35.5–44.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 11.0% | 9.9–12.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.6% | 10.3–13.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.4% | 7.5–9.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.1% | 8.7–11.7 |
| Depression among adults | 27.1% | 23.3–31.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.3% | 11.5–15.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.3% | 34.0–43.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.5% | 30.5–47.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.1% | 3.7–4.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.1% | 8.9–13.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.7% | 5.3–8.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.9% | 77.1–82.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.8% | 77.5–84.1 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.1% | 86.3–89.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 72.3% | 67.4–76.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.2% | 65.6–72.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.3% | 66.3–81.3 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.4% | 12.7–18.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.4% | 13.7–19.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 27.0% | 22.4–31.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 33.3% | 27.1–40.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.4% | 17.6–23.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.5% | 15.4–19.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.8% | 13.9–17.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.7% | 12.8–16.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.5% | 29.9–39.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.9% | 7.9–10.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.1% | 7.9–10.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.3% | 14.1–18.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.6–4.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.0% | 4.4–5.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.7% | 19.2–26.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.4% | 10.9–16.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 12.6% | 10.2–15.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.8% | 8.1–11.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.2% | 6.2–8.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.7% | 26.8–37.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.2% | 6.1–8.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 12.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (4.3–22.3%) n=974 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 17.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.8% (2.5–13.5%) n=975 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 7.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.7% (2.5–14.2%) n=974 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 14.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.1% (11.4–48.3%) n=974 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (1.3–10.0%) n=974 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.9–10.8%) n=973 |
| Broadband subscription | 79.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (79.5–95.5%) n=973 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 16.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.5% (14.8–32.9%) n=973 |
| Homeownership rate | 91.0% | 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 | 1.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.3–10.0%) n=975 |
| Single-parent households | 49.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.5% (43.6–74.2%) n=970 |
| Population 65+ | 22.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (13.7–35.2%) n=975 |
| Median age | 43.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (35.2–58.2) n=974 |
| Median household income | $60,250 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $68,216 ($47,282–$105,129) n=962 |
| Median home value | $139,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $192,350 ($116,360–$355,650) n=952 |
| Median gross rent | $725 | $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 | 76.3 yr ± 1.28 | 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 1.28 years of 76.3, 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