ZIP code
62233
in Chester, IllinoisPopulation 8,326
41.64/ 100
Ranked #25,533 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 20%)
Ranked #1,274 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (bottom 6.9%)
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.
Elder-services access
0.24 per 1,000 residents
in the top 5.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The number of services for older adults and people with disabilities 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 ›Colon-cancer screening
56.6%
in the bottom 6.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST5thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the top 9.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST79thUS90thDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
19.3%
in the top 10.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
41.7%
in the top 10.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
12.9%
in the top 11.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS89thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
24.5%
in the top 11.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS88thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
12.3%
in the top 12.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS88thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Obesity
42.8%
in the top 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
36.5%
in the top 14.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS85thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›The read
Chester, Illinois (ZIP 62233) ranks in the bottom 20% nationally (25,533rd) and the bottom 6.9% of Illinois (1,274th).
A profile of give and take, with clear readings each way: distance to an emergency room registers at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. Elder services lies in the top 5.8% nationally. On the other side, modeled colon screening is in the bottom 6.8% nationally, expected annual loss registers in the top 9.7% nationally, and housing insecurity lies in the top 10.0% nationally. Modeled short sleep is in the top 10.2% nationally, loud transportation noise registers in the top 10.4% nationally, and utility shutoff lies in the top 11.4% nationally. Modeled transportation noise is in the top 11.6% nationally, and food insecurity registers in the top 11.7% nationally.
Against its neighbors, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For context, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 62241, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 50%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 46%
8%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 37%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 8%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 4%
11%
Disability
healthier than 30%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 22%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 29%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 44%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 48%
14%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 24%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 3%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the bottom 1.0%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 27%
8%
Disability
healthier than 10%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 10%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 37%
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
62241
Illinoisshares a border
Score 49.87
Closest healthier
62280
Illinoisshares a border
Score 45.64
Similar health profile
36025
Alabama97% similar profile
Score 41.75
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 | 26.3% | 22.9–29.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 39.8% | 35.2–44.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.2% | 6.6–8.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.0–11.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.3% | 6.5–8.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.9% | 7.9–10.0 |
| Depression among adults | 20.7% | 17.4–24.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.7% | 11.8–15.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.9% | 31.4–40.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 42.8% | 33.7–52.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.0% | 3.7–4.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.0% | 11.4–17.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 14.4% | 12.1–16.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 72.5% | 69.0–75.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.3% | 71.0–79.1 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 81.9% | 79.4–84.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 56.6% | 51.1–62.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 50.1% | 46.3–54.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 69.6% | 60.5–78.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.8% | 15.3–22.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.9% | 18.0–23.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 29.7% | 24.9–34.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 41.7% | 34.3–49.6 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 26.0% | 22.6–29.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.9% | 16.7–21.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.6% | 13.7–17.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 17.1% | 14.9–19.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 35.4% | 30.6–40.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.5% | 6.6–8.4 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.3% | 9.0–11.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.2% | 14.0–18.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.2% | 4.6–5.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.7% | 6.0–7.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 31.1% | 26.9–35.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 24.5% | 20.9–28.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 24.6% | 21.1–28.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 19.3% | 16.6–22.2 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 12.3% | 10.6–14.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.5% | 31.2–42.4 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 12.9% | 11.2–14.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 19.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 10.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 22.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 11.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | 7.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | 88.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 15.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.9% (0.0–4.1%) n=1,377 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | 48.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 16.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 43.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | $84,556 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | $120,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | $760 | $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 | 79.6 yr ± 1.01 | 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 1.01 years of 79.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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