ZIP code
53049
in Malone, WisconsinPopulation 2,298
57.81/ 100
Ranked #6,564 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 20%)
Ranked #170 of 763 Wisconsin ZIPs (top 22%)
Ranked #1 of 14 Fond du Lac, WI ZIPs (top 7.2%)
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.
Utility shut-off threat
4.1%
in the bottom 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST12thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
28.8%
in the bottom 5.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
5.0%
in the bottom 7.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST11thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
0.17%
in the bottom 14.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS15thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
95.8%
in the top 15% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS85thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Crowded housing
4.6%
in the top 16% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS84thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.
Full methodology ›The read
Malone, Wisconsin (ZIP 53049), on the composite measure, lands in the top 20% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,564th) and the top 22% of Wisconsin (170th).
Reading across the measures, this area's clearest strengths come through: modeled utility shutoff lands in the bottom 4.4% nationally, short sleep resides in the bottom 5.2% nationally, and transportation lies in the bottom 7.6% nationally. Modeled food insecurity settles in the bottom 10.4% nationally, housing insecurity stands in the bottom 10.4% nationally, and colon screening is in the top 10.6% nationally. Unemployment rests in the bottom 14.8% nationally, and home broadband subscription sits in the top 15% nationally. By contrast, modeled obesity registers in the top 11.3% nationally, and crowded housing lands in the top 16% nationally.
A healthier neighbor overall sits at ZIP 53020, about 3.0 miles away. Modeled food insecurity lands in the bottom 10.4% nationally.
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 Fond du Lac, WI metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 75%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 81%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 89%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 66%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 68%
8%
Disability
healthier than 76%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 70%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 54%
21%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 20%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 69%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 87%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 83%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 84%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 71%
8%
Disability
healthier than 75%
7%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 46%
21%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 40%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 21%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 92%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 92%
14%
Preventive Care
in the top 0.00%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 92%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 85%
8%
Disability
in the top 0.00%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 85%
5%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 46%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 31%
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
53014
Wisconsinshares a border
Score 53.79
Closest healthier
53020
Wisconsinabout 3.0 mi away
Score 60.22
Similar health profile
13030
New York99% similar profile
Score 58.34
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 | 30.3% | 27.5–33.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 35.1% | 31.8–38.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.0% | 9.1–11.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.8% | 9.7–12.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.0% | 6.2–7.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.5% | 5.6–7.4 |
| Depression among adults | 23.7% | 20.7–27.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.3% | 9.9–12.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.8% | 34.3–41.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 42.4% | 37.0–48.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.4% | 3.1–3.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.7% | 8.7–12.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.3% | 5.3–7.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.9% | 76.9–82.4 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.7% | 76.5–82.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.6% | 86.9–90.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 72.0% | 67.7–76.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 71.2% | 68.0–74.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.5% | 73.3–84.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.6% | 15.7–21.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.4% | 11.4–15.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.5% | 22.8–30.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 28.8% | 24.1–33.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.8% | 13.8–18.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.3% | 12.8–16.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.1% | 11.6–14.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.6% | 10.3–13.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 29.5% | 26.1–33.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.5% | 6.7–8.4 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.2–7.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.6% | 11.8–15.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.2% | 2.8–3.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.3–4.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.3% | 16.6–22.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 7.0–10.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.7% | 7.0–10.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.4% | 6.2–8.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.0% | 4.3–5.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 29.5% | 25.5–33.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.1% | 3.5–4.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (3.6–16.0%) n=765 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 8.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.7% (2.4–14.9%) n=764 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.9% (2.3–12.6%) n=768 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 23.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.5% (12.7–44.0%) n=768 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.2% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.6% (0.9–5.6%) n=763 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.8–9.0%) n=764 |
| Broadband subscription | 95.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (80.0–94.8%) n=764 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 16.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.8% (14.7–29.1%) n=764 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 81.3% (62.1–91.8%) n=764 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 4.6% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.7%) n=764 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.9% (0.3–6.8%) n=768 |
| Single-parent households | 64.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 59.0% (47.7–72.8%) n=762 |
| Population 65+ | 23.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (13.9–32.2%) n=768 |
| Median age | 44.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 44.2 yr (36.2–56.1) n=765 |
| Median household income | $93,424 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,147 ($57,542–$101,625) n=755 |
| Median home value | $286,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $231,900 ($160,140–$367,300) n=755 |
| Median gross rent | $495 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $914 ($696–$1,261) n=706 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.8 yr ± 1.21 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.4 yr (77.7–83.6) n=712 |
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 1.21 years of 83.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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