ZIP code
49289
in Weston, MichiganPopulation 129
47.65/ 100
Ranked #19,390 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 40%)
Ranked #651 of 973 Michigan ZIPs (bottom 33%)
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.
Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 2.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS2ndDefinition & 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 ›Floodplain exposure
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
96.2%
in the top 7.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
18%
in the top 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Transportation noise
9.2%
in the top 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS90thDefinition & 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 ›Poverty rate
25.6%
in the top 10.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
81%
in the top 23% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS77thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Weston, Michigan (ZIP 49289) sits in the bottom 40% nationally (19,390th) and the bottom 33% of Michigan (651st).
Where this area is stretched, the data is unambiguous: modeled arsenic resides in the top 7.5% nationally, modeled transportation noise lies in the top 9.8% nationally, and poverty settles in the top 10.3% nationally. Better still, modeled expected annual loss stands in the bottom 2.2% nationally, modeled disaster risk is in the bottom 2.5% nationally, and floodplain exposure rests at the national minimum. Homeownership sits in the top 7.2% nationally. Unemployment registers at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle lands at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled loud transportation noise resides at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs.
In plain language, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. ZIP 49279, just across the boundary, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 86%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 90%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 42%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 55%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 56%
11%
Disability
healthier than 43%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 22%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 21%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 68%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 70%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 46%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 42%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 51%
11%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 19%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 16%
8%
Disability
healthier than 40%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 16%
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
49279
Michiganshares a border
Score 47.99
Closest healthier
49248
Michiganabout 1.0 mi away
Score 48.77
Similar health profile
48460
Michigan98% similar profile
Score 49.09
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 | 34.9% | 31.0–38.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 40.6% | 36.3–44.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 11.0% | 9.8–12.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.4% | 10.9–14.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.1% | 6.9–9.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.6% | 8.4–13.1 |
| Depression among adults | 29.6% | 25.7–33.8 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.7% | 11.6–16.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 41.1% | 36.9–45.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 41.2% | 34.3–48.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.1% | 3.4–4.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.2% | 7.4–11.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.1% | 5.2–9.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.9% | 77.9–83.4 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.8% | 77.5–83.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.5% | 86.5–90.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 70.1% | 65.7–74.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.4% | 64.1–70.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.2% | 72.3–85.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.0% | 11.4–16.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.5% | 12.9–20.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 27.6% | 22.1–33.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.5% | 30.1–41.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.1% | 17.2–25.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.5% | 16.0–21.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.2% | 13.8–19.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.3% | 12.7–18.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.5% | 29.3–40.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.3% | 7.1–9.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.2% | 7.5–11.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.4% | 13.3–20.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.3–5.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.1% | 4.1–6.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.8% | 17.9–25.9 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 14.0% | 10.5–18.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 13.6% | 10.0–17.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.0% | 7.9–12.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.4% | 5.9–8.9 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.7% | 26.6–37.1 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.1% | 5.7–8.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 25.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (4.3–22.3%) n=974 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 13.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.8% (2.5–13.5%) n=975 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 17.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.7% (2.5–14.2%) n=974 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 0.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.1% (11.4–48.3%) n=974 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (1.3–10.0%) n=974 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.9–10.8%) n=973 |
| Broadband subscription | 90.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (79.5–95.5%) n=973 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 23.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.5% (14.8–32.9%) n=973 |
| Homeownership rate | 96.2% | 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 | 3.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.3–10.0%) n=975 |
| Single-parent households | 83.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.5% (43.6–74.2%) n=970 |
| Population 65+ | 14.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (13.7–35.2%) n=975 |
| Median age | 43.8 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 | 79.1 yr ± 1.33 | 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 1.33 years of 79.1, 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