ZIP code
49259
in Munith, MichiganPopulation 2,653
51.02/ 100
Ranked #14,825 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 46%)
Ranked #447 of 973 Michigan ZIPs (top 46%)
Ranked #9 of 18 Jackson, MI ZIPs (top 50%)
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.
Unemployment rate
14.1%
in the top 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 8.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST15thUS9thDefinition & 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 ›Colon-cancer screening
73%
in the top 7.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST80thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.65%
in the bottom 18% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS18thDefinition & 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 ›Radon
2.5 pCi/L
in the top 21% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS79thDefinition & 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%
in the top 24% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS76thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›The read
In its overall standing, Munith, Michigan (ZIP 49259) lands in the top 46% healthiest ZIPs nationally (14,825th) and the top 46% of Michigan (447th).
This area's most favorable readings come through plainly in the numbers: modeled disaster risk sits in the bottom 8.8% nationally, and colon screening lands in the top 7.3% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise lies at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Crowded housing stands at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. Homeownership rests in the top 14.7% nationally, and modeled transportation noise registers in the bottom 18% nationally. Outer-floodplain exposure resides at the national minimum, shared with about 36% of ZIPs. On the other side, unemployment settles in the top 4.4% nationally. Recreation is at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs. Physicians sits at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs.
Put simply, 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. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. On the overall standing, ZIP 49240, just across the boundary, ranks healthier.
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 72%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 83%
13%
Disability
healthier than 64%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 61%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 43%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 43%
11%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 35%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 22%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 27%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 64%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 61%
13%
Disability
healthier than 66%
7%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 51%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 57%
8%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 39%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 32%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 11%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 22%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 88%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 75%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 69%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 75%
8%
Disability
healthier than 81%
7%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 56%
21%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 19%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 13%
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
49201
Michiganshares a border
Score 45.79
Closest healthier
49240
Michiganshares a border
Score 56.45
Similar health profile
17217
Pennsylvania97% similar profile
Score 53.26
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 | 33.1% | 29.8–36.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.1% | 34.2–42.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.3% | 9.3–11.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.5% | 10.2–13.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.1% | 6.3–8.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.1% | 6.8–9.5 |
| Depression among adults | 27.0% | 23.6–30.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.7% | 10.0–13.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.8% | 33.1–40.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.6% | 31.9–43.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.5% | 3.1–3.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 15.0% | 12.3–18.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.6% | 4.4–6.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.0% | 73.9–79.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.0% | 75.8–82.0 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.5% | 86.9–90.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 73.0% | 68.7–77.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.3% | 66.1–72.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.0% | 70.2–82.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.6% | 13.8–19.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.1% | 11.6–16.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.6% | 20.5–29.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 39.0% | 34.1–44.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.9% | 16.0–22.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.5% | 15.4–19.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.4% | 12.4–16.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.9% | 11.9–15.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 32.4% | 28.2–36.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.6% | 6.7–8.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.8% | 6.7–9.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.6% | 12.3–17.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.4% | 3.0–4.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.2% | 3.6–4.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.9% | 18.7–25.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.0% | 9.0–13.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 9.8% | 8.0–11.9 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.1% | 7.6–10.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.4% | 5.5–7.4 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.8% | 26.7–35.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.5% | 5.5–7.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 6.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (4.3–22.3%) n=974 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.8% (2.5–13.5%) n=975 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.7% (2.5–14.2%) n=974 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 22.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.1% (11.4–48.3%) n=974 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 14.1% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (1.3–10.0%) n=974 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.9–10.8%) n=973 |
| Broadband subscription | 83.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (79.5–95.5%) n=973 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 15.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.5% (14.8–32.9%) n=973 |
| Homeownership rate | 91.4% | 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 | 5.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.3–10.0%) n=975 |
| Single-parent households | 71.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.5% (43.6–74.2%) n=970 |
| Population 65+ | 23.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (13.7–35.2%) n=975 |
| Median age | 44.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (35.2–58.2) n=974 |
| Median household income | $66,500 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $68,216 ($47,282–$105,129) n=962 |
| Median home value | $208,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $192,350 ($116,360–$355,650) n=952 |
| Median gross rent | $1,094 | $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 | 77.1 yr ± 1.36 | 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 1.36 years of 77.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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