ZIP code
49241
in Hanover, MichiganPopulation 2,279
51.56/ 100
Ranked #14,046 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 44%)
Ranked #422 of 973 Michigan ZIPs (top 43%)
Ranked #5 of 18 Jackson, MI ZIPs (top 28%)
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.
Radon
2.8 pCi/L
in the top 13.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS87thDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
39.2%
in the top 22% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS78thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Hanover, Michigan (ZIP 49241) sits in the top 44% healthiest ZIPs nationally (14,046th) and the top 43% of Michigan (422nd).
Where this area does well, the measures make it plain: modeled loud transportation noise registers at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Homeownership lands in the top 11.9% nationally, modeled disaster risk resides in the bottom 13.0% nationally, and civic lies in the top 16% nationally. Modeled colon screening settles in the top 13.7% nationally. Outer-floodplain exposure stands at the national minimum, shared with about 36% of ZIPs. Floodplain exposure is in the bottom 18% nationally. Against that, fiber broadband rests at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled radon sits in the top 13.3% nationally. Recreation registers at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs.
In plain language, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. ZIP 49249, about 1.6 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 Jackson, 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 75%
13%
Disability
healthier than 65%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 55%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 41%
16%
Holding it back
Risk Behavior
healthier than 39%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 16%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 31%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 64%
21%
Disability
healthier than 68%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 45%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 52%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 44%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 47%
5%
Holding it back
Risk Behavior
healthier than 26%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 39%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 26%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 81%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 75%
14%
Disability
healthier than 88%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 50%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 44%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 56%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 44%
8%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 38%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 31%
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
49237
Michiganshares a border
Score 49.53
Closest healthier
49249
Michiganabout 1.6 mi away
Score 53.64
Similar health profile
49229
Michigan99% similar profile
Score 52.16
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 | 31.0% | 27.9–34.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 36.1% | 32.6–39.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.6% | 8.6–10.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.5% | 10.2–12.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.7% | 6.0–7.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.8% | 6.7–9.0 |
| Depression among adults | 27.6% | 24.2–31.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.0% | 9.5–12.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.2% | 31.7–39.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.9% | 31.4–42.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.3% | 2.9–3.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 13.0% | 10.5–15.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.1% | 4.9–7.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 75.7% | 72.6–78.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.9% | 74.5–81.1 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.1% | 85.2–88.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 71.3% | 67.0–75.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.4% | 66.2–72.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.8% | 71.1–83.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.1% | 14.3–20.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.1% | 11.8–16.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.6% | 21.0–29.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 39.2% | 34.2–44.4 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.8% | 16.2–21.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.2% | 16.2–20.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.0% | 12.3–16.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.5% | 12.7–16.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 32.4% | 28.5–36.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.5–8.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.0% | 7.0–9.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.9% | 12.0–16.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.3% | 2.9–3.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.2% | 3.7–4.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.4% | 19.1–25.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.6% | 9.5–14.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 10.2% | 8.3–12.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.4% | 7.9–11.2 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.7% | 5.7–7.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.9% | 27.7–36.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.6–7.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 7.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (4.3–22.3%) n=974 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 11.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.8% (2.5–13.5%) n=975 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 6.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.7% (2.5–14.2%) n=974 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 20.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.1% (11.4–48.3%) n=974 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (1.3–10.0%) n=974 |
| Households without a vehicle | 8.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.9–10.8%) n=973 |
| Broadband subscription | 86.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (79.5–95.5%) n=973 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 17.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.5% (14.8–32.9%) n=973 |
| Homeownership rate | 92.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 85.3% (62.2–94.6%) n=973 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.4% | 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 | 68.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.5% (43.6–74.2%) n=970 |
| Population 65+ | 25.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (13.7–35.2%) n=975 |
| Median age | 48.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (35.2–58.2) n=974 |
| Median household income | $81,742 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $68,216 ($47,282–$105,129) n=962 |
| Median home value | $222,600 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $192,350 ($116,360–$355,650) n=952 |
| Median gross rent | $1,022 | $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 | 79.2 yr ± 0.83 | 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 0.83 years of 79.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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