ZIP code
49426
in Hudsonville, MichiganPopulation 40,523
64.10/ 100
Ranked #2,400 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 7.5%)
Ranked #52 of 973 Michigan ZIPs (top 5.4%)
Ranked #4 of 79 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI ZIPs (top 5.1%)
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.
Short sleep
27.9%
in the bottom 2.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
12.8%
in the bottom 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
8.2%
in the bottom 5.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
31.9%
in the bottom 6.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
73.4%
in the top 6.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST83rdUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
9.5%
in the bottom 7.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Stroke
2.5%
in the bottom 6.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
8.6%
in the bottom 10.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
97%
in the top 10.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST95thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
2.4%
in the bottom 5.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, Hudsonville, Michigan (ZIP 49426) comes out in the top 7.5% healthiest ZIPs nationally (2,400th) and the top 5.4% of Michigan (52nd).
Several readings land clearly in this area's favor and shape the picture: modeled short sleep lands in the bottom 2.9% nationally, fair or poor health is in the bottom 5.4% nationally, and diabetes resides in the bottom 5.0% nationally. Modeled high cholesterol rests in the bottom 6.3% nationally, colon screening lies in the top 6.2% nationally, and mobility disability sits in the bottom 7.2% nationally. Modeled stroke settles in the bottom 6.7% nationally, and food insecurity registers in the bottom 10.4% nationally. Home broadband subscription stands in the top 10.5% nationally, and modeled self-care disability lands in the bottom 5.6% nationally.
Relative to the ZIPs around it, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 49546, about 10 miles away.
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 87%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 89%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 75%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 91%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 88%
11%
Disability
healthier than 91%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 85%
5%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 50%
5%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 34%
8%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 94%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 91%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 69%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 79%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 89%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 74%
8%
Disability
healthier than 94%
7%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 55%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 52%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 91%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 87%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 74%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 87%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 91%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 83%
8%
Disability
healthier than 93%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 80%
5%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 41%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
“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
49315
Michiganshares a border
Score 63.46
Closest healthier
49546
Michiganabout 10 mi away
Score 64.17
Similar health profile
49341
Michigan100% similar profile
Score 62.83
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 | 24.3% | 21.8–27.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 29.8% | 26.7–33.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.7% | 8.0–9.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.9% | 9.7–12.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.1% | 4.6–5.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.6% | 5.0–6.2 |
| Depression among adults | 26.7% | 23.4–30.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 8.2% | 7.2–9.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 31.9% | 28.5–35.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 31.7% | 26.7–37.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.5% | 2.3–2.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 7.2% | 5.8–8.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 4.8% | 4.1–5.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 75.6% | 72.7–78.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.9% | 77.9–83.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.6% | 87.2–90.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 73.4% | 69.3–77.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 76.5% | 73.7–79.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.7% | 71.1–83.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.2% | 16.4–22.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 10.7% | 9.2–12.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 17.3% | 14.6–20.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 27.9% | 23.5–32.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 12.8% | 11.2–14.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.1% | 14.3–18.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.2% | 9.9–12.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.0% | 10.6–13.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 25.3% | 22.2–28.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.9% | 5.2–6.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.2% | 5.5–6.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 9.5% | 8.3–10.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.4% | 2.2–2.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.1% | 2.8–3.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.2% | 17.4–23.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 7.3–10.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.2% | 6.1–8.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.6% | 6.5–8.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.3% | 4.7–6.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.2% | 26.2–34.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.4% | 4.6–6.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 4.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (4.3–22.3%) n=974 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 3.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.8% (2.5–13.5%) n=975 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 2.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.7% (2.5–14.2%) n=974 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 45.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.1% (11.4–48.3%) n=974 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (1.3–10.0%) n=974 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.9–10.8%) n=973 |
| Broadband subscription | 97.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (79.5–95.5%) n=973 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 14.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.5% (14.8–32.9%) n=973 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 85.3% (62.2–94.6%) n=973 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.9% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.6%) n=973 |
| Foreign-born population | 2.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.3–10.0%) n=975 |
| Single-parent households | 48.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.5% (43.6–74.2%) n=970 |
| Population 65+ | 13.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (13.7–35.2%) n=975 |
| Median age | 35.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (35.2–58.2) n=974 |
| Median household income | $112,234 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $68,216 ($47,282–$105,129) n=962 |
| Median home value | $371,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $192,350 ($116,360–$355,650) n=952 |
| Median gross rent | $1,344 | $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 | 81.7 yr ± 0.76 | 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 0.76 years of 81.7, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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