ZIP code
60539
in Mooseheart, IllinoisPopulation 313
64.96/ 100
Ranked #2,015 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 6.3%)
Ranked #75 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (top 5.5%)
Ranked #72 of 374 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ZIPs (top 19%)
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.
High cholesterol
24.4%
in the bottom 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
19.2%
in the bottom 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
79.2%
in the top 0.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
22.8%
in the top 1.3% 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 ›Coronary heart disease
3.0%
in the bottom 1.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
9.1%
in the top 1.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Stroke
1.6%
in the bottom 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
6.1%
in the bottom 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
5.9%
in the bottom 1.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
3.7%
in the bottom 1.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›The read
Mooseheart, Illinois (ZIP 60539), by its composite score, sits in the top 6.3% healthiest ZIPs nationally (2,015th) and the top 5.5% of Illinois (75th).
The data opens on a genuinely even set of readings: modeled high cholesterol lies in the bottom 1.3% nationally, and high blood pressure rests in the bottom 1.2% nationally. Modeled coronary heart disease resides in the bottom 1.5% nationally, and stroke is in the bottom 1.4% nationally. Modeled mobility disability lands in the bottom 1.3% nationally, diabetes stands in the bottom 1.5% nationally, and hearing disability registers in the bottom 1.6% nationally. On the other side, poverty settles in the top 0.5% nationally, modeled binge drinking sits in the top 1.3% nationally, and slow internet speeds lies in the top 1.5% nationally.
Next to the surrounding area, poverty runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For a healthier comparison close by, see ZIP 60502, about 1.2 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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN 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 99%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 71%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 62%
8%
Disability
healthier than 98%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 63%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 53%
14%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 33%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 37%
13%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 99%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 73%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 81%
11%
Disability
healthier than 97%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 62%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 68%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 57%
8%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 36%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 32%
13%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 96%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 92%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 62%
11%
Disability
healthier than 91%
7%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 39%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 24%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 26%
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
60510
Illinoisshares a border
Score 62.96
Closest healthier
60502
Illinoisabout 1.2 mi away
Score 66.52
Similar health profile
01731
Massachusetts97% similar profile
Score 68.62
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 | 14.2% | 12.3–16.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 19.2% | 16.7–22.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 4.6% | 4.1–5.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.9% | 8.7–11.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 3.0% | 2.6–3.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 3.0% | 2.3–3.9 |
| Depression among adults | 21.1% | 17.9–24.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 5.9% | 5.0–7.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 24.4% | 21.5–27.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 29.1% | 24.0–34.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 1.6% | 1.4–1.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 6.8% | 5.3–8.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.7% | 5.0–8.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 64.2% | 60.9–67.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 72.7% | 68.6–76.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 83.6% | 80.1–86.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 70.9% | 65.8–75.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 68.4% | 65.1–72.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.2% | 72.5–85.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 22.8% | 19.3–26.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 6.9% | 5.1–9.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 14.9% | 11.8–18.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.9% | 29.6–41.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 11.2% | 9.0–13.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.9% | 14.4–19.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 8.3% | 6.9–9.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.9% | 9.7–14.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 20.0% | 16.5–23.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.2–4.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.6% | 4.5–6.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 6.1% | 4.9–7.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 1.8% | 1.5–2.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 2.9% | 2.4–3.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 23.7% | 19.5–28.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.8% | 7.2–13.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.2% | 5.1–9.8 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.7% | 7.5–12.2 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.4% | 5.0–8.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.9% | 30.6–41.1 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.3% | 4.2–6.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 79.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 8.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 52.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | — | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | — | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | — | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | — | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | — | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.9% (0.0–4.1%) n=1,377 |
| Foreign-born population | 5.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | — | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 0.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 23.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $934 ($675–$1,653) n=1,170 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 84.6 yr ± 2.48 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.9 yr (75.5–82.2) n=1,348 |
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 2.48 years of 84.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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