ZIP code
48811
in Carson City, MichiganPopulation 7,440
47.02/ 100
Ranked #20,137 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 37%)
Ranked #687 of 973 Michigan ZIPs (bottom 29%)
Ranked #63 of 79 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI ZIPs (bottom 20%)
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
46.3%
in the top 2.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
19.7%
in the top 7.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
13.3%
in the top 10.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS90thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
32.5%
in the bottom 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
17.9%
in the top 12.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS88thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
58.9%
in the bottom 11.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS11thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
40.8%
in the top 13.5% 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 ›Food insecurity
22.2%
in the top 15% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS85thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
11.5%
in the top 15% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS85thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.69%
in the bottom 18% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS18thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
Full methodology ›The read
Carson City, Michigan (ZIP 48811), in overall standing, comes out in the bottom 37% nationally (20,137th) and the bottom 29% of Michigan (687th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
A balanced showing across the data, with a few readings each side: distance to an emergency room is at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. Modeled high cholesterol lies in the bottom 7.9% nationally, and physicians registers in the top 11.9% nationally. Distance to a nursing home is at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. On the other hand, modeled obesity lies in the top 2.8% nationally, and binge drinking registers in the top 7.4% nationally. Modeled utility shutoff is in the top 10.3% nationally, and housing insecurity lies in the top 12.5% nationally. Modeled colon screening registers in the bottom 11.2% nationally, and short sleep is in the top 13.5% nationally.
The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 48818, just across the boundary. Modeled utility shutoff is in the top 10.3% nationally.
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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 65%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 83%
14%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 89%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 64%
5%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 48%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 14%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 16%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 5%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 32%
8%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 76%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 78%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 72%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 65%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 68%
5%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 47%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 12%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 2%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 5%
11%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 93%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 82%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 91%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 63%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 34%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the bottom 1.0%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 2%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the bottom 0.00%
11%
Disability
healthier than 15%
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
48818
Michiganshares a border
Score 47.19
Closest healthier
48856
Michiganshares a border
Score 53.55
Similar health profile
16694
Pennsylvania95% similar profile
Score 46.46
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 | 23.7% | 20.8–26.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 37.4% | 33.2–41.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 5.9% | 5.4–6.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.0–11.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.4% | 5.7–7.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.8% | 6.7–8.9 |
| Depression among adults | 23.2% | 19.8–26.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.1% | 10.5–13.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 32.5% | 28.6–36.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 46.3% | 38.8–53.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.4% | 3.1–3.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.9% | 12.4–17.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.3% | 9.0–14.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 68.6% | 65.0–72.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.3% | 72.4–79.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 82.1% | 79.4–84.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 58.9% | 54.0–63.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 59.1% | 55.4–62.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.8% | 68.7–82.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.7% | 16.5–23.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 21.0% | 17.5–24.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 27.4% | 22.7–32.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 40.8% | 34.8–47.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 22.7% | 19.4–26.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.8% | 16.5–21.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.4% | 12.5–16.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 17.0% | 14.6–19.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 33.2% | 28.5–37.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.8% | 6.0–7.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.0% | 7.7–10.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.2% | 11.3–15.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.4% | 3.8–5.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.6% | 4.9–6.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 29.5% | 25.2–33.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 22.2% | 18.5–26.3 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 20.6% | 17.1–24.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.9% | 15.2–21.0 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 11.5% | 9.9–13.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 33.6% | 28.5–38.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 13.3% | 11.5–15.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 12.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (4.3–22.3%) n=974 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 9.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.8% (2.5–13.5%) n=975 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 12.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.7% (2.5–14.2%) n=974 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 11.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.1% (11.4–48.3%) n=974 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (1.3–10.0%) n=974 |
| Households without a vehicle | 5.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.9–10.8%) n=973 |
| Broadband subscription | 86.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (79.5–95.5%) n=973 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 18.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.5% (14.8–32.9%) n=973 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 85.3% (62.2–94.6%) n=973 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.3% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.6%) n=973 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.3–10.0%) n=975 |
| Single-parent households | 52.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.5% (43.6–74.2%) n=970 |
| Population 65+ | 13.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (13.7–35.2%) n=975 |
| Median age | 40.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (35.2–58.2) n=974 |
| Median household income | $70,625 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $68,216 ($47,282–$105,129) n=962 |
| Median home value | $170,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $192,350 ($116,360–$355,650) n=952 |
| Median gross rent | $703 | $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 | 80.0 yr ± 0.96 | 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 0.96 years of 80.0, 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