ZIP code
49104
in Berrien Springs, MichiganPopulation 383
60.20/ 100
Ranked #4,709 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 14.7%)
Ranked #117 of 973 Michigan ZIPs (top 12.1%)
Ranked #2 of 23 Niles, MI ZIPs (top 8.7%)
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.
High cholesterol
14.6%
in the bottom 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
14.8%
in the bottom 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
1.2%
in the bottom 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
3.2%
in the bottom 0.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
2.0%
in the bottom 0.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Stroke
0.90%
in the bottom 0.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Mobility disability
4.1%
in the bottom 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
43.2%
in the top 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
82.9%
in the top 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›The read
By the composite health measure, ZIP 49104, one of several in Berrien Springs, Michigan ranks in the top 14.7% healthiest ZIPs nationally (4,709th) and the top 12.1% of Michigan (117th).
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: modeled high cholesterol is in the bottom 0.6% nationally, and disaster risk settles in the bottom 0.6% nationally. Modeled transportation noise resides at the national minimum, and floodplain exposure registers at the national minimum. Modeled self-care disability rests in the bottom 0.8% nationally, mammography stands in the top 3.8% nationally, and fair or poor health lies in the bottom 5.1% nationally. On the other side, modeled loneliness lands in the top 1.2% nationally, pfas sits in the top 1.4% nationally, and tree cover is at the national minimum.
Read against the ZIPs closest to it, walkability runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. To spell things out, disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. 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. 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 49085, about 3.1 miles away, 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 Niles, 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
in the top 1.0%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 74%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 76%
11%
Disability
healthier than 93%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 91%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 29%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 14%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 4%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 39%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 0.00%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 67%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 77%
11%
Disability
healthier than 95%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 73%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 30%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 2%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 4%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 36%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 0.00%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 63%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 88%
11%
Disability
in the top 0.00%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 94%
5%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 56%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 31%
16%
Preventive Care
in the bottom 0.00%
13%
Mental Health
in the bottom 0.00%
8%
“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
49103
Michiganshares a border
Score 55.71
Closest healthier
49085
Michiganabout 3.1 mi away
Score 61.56
Similar health profile
98416
Washington99% similar profile
Score 63.45
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 | 7.3% | 6.1–8.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 14.8% | 12.4–17.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 1.3% | 1.1–1.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.8% | 11.0–14.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 1.2% | 1.0–1.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 2.1% | 1.5–2.7 |
| Depression among adults | 28.0% | 23.8–32.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 3.2% | 2.7–3.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 14.6% | 12.4–17.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 29.7% | 23.9–36.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 0.9% | 0.7–1.0 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 6.9% | 5.4–8.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.6% | 4.5–9.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 39.9% | 36.4–43.4 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 73.9% | 69.3–77.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 76.8% | 71.7–80.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 59.5% | 54.3–64.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 68.2% | 64.9–71.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 82.1% | 75.8–87.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.9% | 14.7–21.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 6.8% | 4.7–9.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 18.1% | 13.4–24.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 39.0% | 33.6–44.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 12.7% | 9.5–17.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 22.3% | 18.1–26.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 7.9% | 6.2–9.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 17.7% | 13.3–22.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 26.0% | 20.4–32.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 2.0% | 1.7–2.4 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.3% | 6.0–11.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.1–5.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 1.6% | 1.2–2.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.7% | 2.9–5.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.5% | 20.6–31.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 18.9% | 12.8–27.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 14.6% | 9.2–23.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 14.2% | 10.1–19.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 12.1% | 8.9–16.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 43.2% | 36.8–49.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 9.6% | 7.1–12.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | — | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (4.3–22.3%) n=974 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 12.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.8% (2.5–13.5%) n=975 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.7% (2.5–14.2%) n=974 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 100.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.1% (11.4–48.3%) n=974 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (1.3–10.0%) n=974 |
| Households without a vehicle | — | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.9–10.8%) n=973 |
| Broadband subscription | — | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (79.5–95.5%) n=973 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | — | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.5% (14.8–32.9%) n=973 |
| Homeownership rate | — | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 85.3% (62.2–94.6%) n=973 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | — | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.6%) n=973 |
| Foreign-born population | 35.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.3–10.0%) n=975 |
| Single-parent households | — | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.5% (43.6–74.2%) n=970 |
| Population 65+ | 0.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (13.7–35.2%) n=975 |
| Median age | 20.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (35.2–58.2) n=974 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $68,216 ($47,282–$105,129) n=962 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $192,350 ($116,360–$355,650) n=952 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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 | 86.7 yr ± 3.69 | 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 3.69 years of 86.7, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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