ZIP code
52317
in North Liberty, IowaPopulation 23,097
67.74/ 100
Ranked #1,083 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 3.4%)
Ranked #3 of 922 Iowa ZIPs (top 0.4%)
Ranked #1 of 21 Iowa City, IA ZIPs (top 4.8%)
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.
Binge drinking
25.8%
in the top 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›High cholesterol
27.4%
in the bottom 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
3.5%
in the bottom 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
24.6%
in the bottom 2.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
6.9%
in the bottom 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Stroke
1.9%
in the bottom 2.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
99.5%
in the top 3.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST87thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
6.7%
in the bottom 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Mammography
83.1%
in the top 2.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
4.3%
in the bottom 2.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, North Liberty, Iowa (ZIP 52317) lands in the top 3.4% healthiest ZIPs nationally (1,083rd) and the top 0.4% of Iowa (3rd).
A number of measures pull each way for this area: modeled high cholesterol settles in the bottom 1.8% nationally, and coronary heart disease resides in the bottom 2.1% nationally. Modeled high blood pressure registers in the bottom 2.6% nationally, and mobility disability rests in the bottom 1.8% nationally. Modeled stroke stands in the bottom 2.0% nationally, fiber broadband lies in the top 3.5% nationally, and modeled diabetes lands in the bottom 2.1% nationally. Modeled mammography sits in the top 2.3% nationally, and hearing disability is in the bottom 2.8% nationally. Set against that, modeled binge drinking settles in the top 0.4% nationally.
Set beside the nearby areas, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. This ZIP stands out as the strongest overall among its immediate neighbors.
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 Iowa City, 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 98%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 96%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 84%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 69%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 72%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 74%
8%
Disability
healthier than 98%
7%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 44%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 25%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 0.4%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the top 0.7%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 97%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 96%
11%
Disability
in the top 0.2%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 80%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 53%
8%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 36%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 6%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 95%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the top 0.00%
16%
Environmental Hazard
in the top 0.00%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 85%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 75%
8%
Disability
in the top 0.00%
7%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 40%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 50%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 5%
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 ›
Findings that name this ZIP
2 of our published findings list this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Above what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 84.6 ± 3.2 years. A median household income of $105,318 predicts 80.3 years — 4.3 years above.
Ranked #141 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Above its nearby ZIPs
The ZIP codes that outlive their neighbors
Estimated life expectancy is 84.6 ± 3.2 years. The 45 nearest ZIP codes with estimates average 80.9 years — 3.7 years above them.
Ranked #452 of the 3,687 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above the nearby-ZIP average, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
52240
Iowashares a border
Score 54.44
Similar health profile
22554
Virginia99% similar profile
Score 61.50
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 | 17.7% | 15.7–19.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 24.6% | 21.9–27.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.2% | 5.6–6.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.6% | 8.5–10.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 3.5% | 3.1–3.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 3.8% | 3.3–4.2 |
| Depression among adults | 21.1% | 18.3–24.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 6.7% | 5.8–7.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 27.4% | 24.5–30.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 30.1% | 26.0–34.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 1.9% | 1.7–2.0 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 6.3% | 5.1–7.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.1% | 4.3–6.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 70.8% | 67.6–73.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.8% | 72.7–78.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.8% | 82.9–86.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.3% | 63.1–71.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 74.7% | 71.9–77.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 83.1% | 77.7–87.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 25.8% | 22.6–29.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 9.9% | 8.4–11.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 14.5% | 12.2–16.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 29.5% | 25.5–33.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 11.0% | 9.6–12.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.4% | 13.7–17.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 8.7% | 7.6–9.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.0% | 9.7–12.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 19.0% | 16.5–21.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.8–4.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.1% | 4.5–5.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 6.9% | 6.0–7.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.0% | 1.8–2.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 2.6% | 2.4–2.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.8% | 19.0–24.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.8% | 6.5–9.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 5.9% | 4.9–7.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.6% | 6.5–8.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.2% | 4.5–5.9 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.3% | 27.6–35.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.1% | 4.3–5.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (2.7–19.1%) n=931 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 3.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.4% (0.7–14.7%) n=931 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 1.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.1% (1.6–12.9%) n=932 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 55.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 20.9% (9.8–36.8%) n=932 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.2% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.2% (0.0–6.7%) n=932 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.4% (0.0–7.9%) n=931 |
| Broadband subscription | 95.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.5% (77.9–95.1%) n=931 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 21.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.2% (9.0–28.8%) n=931 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 82.1% (66.8–93.5%) n=931 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.8% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.4% (0.0–3.3%) n=931 |
| Foreign-born population | 5.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.0% (0.0–7.2%) n=932 |
| Single-parent households | 43.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.8% (43.7–75.5%) n=928 |
| Population 65+ | 8.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–31.0%) n=932 |
| Median age | 33.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.7 yr (34.1–54.7) n=931 |
| Median household income | $105,318 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,848 ($55,055–$102,762) n=911 |
| Median home value | $322,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $161,100 ($93,820–$278,170) n=892 |
| Median gross rent | $1,241 | $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 | 84.6 yr ± 1.63 | 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 1.63 years of 84.6, 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