ZIP code
50156
in Madrid, IowaPopulation 4,575
58.23/ 100
Ranked #6,211 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 19%)
Ranked #103 of 922 Iowa ZIPs (top 11.2%)
Ranked #30 of 85 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA ZIPs (top 35%)
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
3.7 pCi/L
in the top 3.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST62ndUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Binge drinking
20.7%
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST74thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Civic-institution access
0.64 per 1,000 residents
in the top 8.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST86thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The number of civic and social organizations inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
5.1%
in the bottom 8.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
7.2%
in the bottom 8.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
8.4%
in the bottom 9.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
4.9%
in the bottom 12.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS12thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
5.4%
in the bottom 9.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
2.5%
in the bottom 25% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS25thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of household income spent on home energy bills — electricity, gas, and heating fuels.
A modeled share of household income spent on home energy. Estimates that hit the model’s 100% ceiling are suppressed rather than published, because at that point the figure reflects the model’s limit rather than a measured burden.
Full methodology ›Air-toxics cancer risk
20.9 per million
in the bottom 45% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS45thDefinition & source ›
The EPA’s modeled estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air toxics, in cases per million people exposed over a lifetime.
Full methodology ›The read
Madrid, Iowa (ZIP 50156), in overall standing, comes out in the top 19% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,211th) and the top 11.2% of Iowa (103rd).
A few readings each way define this mixed profile: civic registers in the top 8.7% nationally, modeled transportation is in the bottom 8.7% nationally, and modeled housing insecurity lies in the bottom 8.8% nationally. Modeled food insecurity registers in the bottom 9.2% nationally, modeled utility shutoff is in the bottom 12.2% nationally, and poverty lies in the bottom 13.0% nationally. Distance to a nursing home registers at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Pulling the other way, modeled radon is in the top 3.8% nationally, and binge drinking lies in the top 3.9% nationally. Modeled arsenic registers in the top 13.7% nationally.
Defined simply, for reference, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 50109, just across the boundary.
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 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 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 67%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 83%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 81%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 81%
8%
Disability
healthier than 83%
7%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 51%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 50%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 28%
14%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 77%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 93%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 71%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 74%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 77%
8%
Disability
healthier than 89%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 84%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 40%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 37%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 64%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 68%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 69%
8%
Disability
healthier than 62%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 69%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 54%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 46%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 55%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 36%
21%
“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
50014
Iowashares a border
Score 54.85
Closest healthier
50109
Iowashares a border
Score 62.85
Similar health profile
51534
Iowa99% similar profile
Score 58.46
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 | 27.7% | 24.9–30.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.8% | 31.3–38.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.8% | 9.0–10.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.8% | 8.8–11.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.2% | 5.5–7.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.2% | 5.2–7.1 |
| Depression among adults | 20.2% | 17.5–23.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.3% | 8.9–11.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.7% | 33.1–40.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 40.6% | 34.3–47.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.1% | 2.8–3.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.3% | 9.3–13.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.4% | 4.3–6.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.3% | 75.8–80.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.4% | 75.5–81.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.8% | 85.1–88.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 68.7% | 64.5–72.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 72.7% | 69.8–75.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.9% | 72.8–84.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 20.7% | 17.9–24.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.7% | 10.7–15.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 22.6% | 18.9–26.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 33.0% | 27.8–38.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.3% | 13.2–17.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.1% | 13.5–17.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.9% | 10.4–13.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.8% | 10.3–13.5 |
| Any disability among adults | 25.4% | 22.0–29.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.2% | 6.4–8.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.4% | 5.5–7.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.6% | 9.9–13.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.9% | 2.5–3.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.5% | 3.0–3.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.2% | 19.2–25.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.4% | 6.8–10.3 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.2–8.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.2% | 5.9–8.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.1% | 4.4–5.9 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.1% | 26.9–35.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.9% | 4.2–5.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 3.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (2.7–19.1%) n=931 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.4% (0.7–14.7%) n=931 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.1% (1.6–12.9%) n=932 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 29.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 20.9% (9.8–36.8%) n=932 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.1% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.2% (0.0–6.7%) n=932 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.1% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.4% (0.0–7.9%) n=931 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.5% (77.9–95.1%) n=931 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 15.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.2% (9.0–28.8%) n=931 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 82.1% (66.8–93.5%) n=931 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.3% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.4% (0.0–3.3%) n=931 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.0% (0.0–7.2%) n=932 |
| Single-parent households | 55.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.8% (43.7–75.5%) n=928 |
| Population 65+ | 23.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–31.0%) n=932 |
| Median age | 41.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.7 yr (34.1–54.7) n=931 |
| Median household income | $98,054 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,848 ($55,055–$102,762) n=911 |
| Median home value | $243,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $161,100 ($93,820–$278,170) n=892 |
| Median gross rent | $768 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $825 ($614–$1,113) n=771 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.1 yr ± 1.40 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.0 yr (77.2–83.4) n=917 |
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 1.40 years of 81.1, 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