ZIP code
63048
in Herculaneum, MissouriPopulation 4,228
46.22/ 100
Ranked #21,081 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 34%)
Ranked #378 of 993 Missouri ZIPs (top 38%)
Ranked #172 of 234 St. Louis, MO-IL ZIPs (bottom 26%)
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.
Distance to an emergency room
15.8 mi
in the top 9.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS90thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Outer-floodplain exposure
2.4%
in the top 13.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS87thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 0.2%-annual-chance flood band — the “500-year” zone, a lower but real 1-in-500 yearly chance.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›The read
Herculaneum, Missouri (ZIP 63048), in overall standing, comes out in the bottom 34% nationally (21,081st) and the top 38% of Missouri (378th).
A few readings each way define this mixed profile: distance to a community health center lies at the national minimum, shared with about 23% of ZIPs. Distance to a nursing home registers at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Crowded housing is at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. Walkability lies in the top 16% nationally, and homeownership registers in the top 18% nationally. Pulling the other way, distance to an emergency room is in the top 9.9% nationally, and floodplain exposure lies in the top 11.2% nationally. Outer-floodplain exposure registers in the top 13.3% nationally, and modeled cognitive disability is in the top 18% nationally. Modeled obesity lies in the top 18% nationally.
Set within its surrounding area, outer-floodplain exposure runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Defined simply, for reference, floodplain exposure is land with about a 1-in-100 chance of flooding each year, nicknamed the "100-year floodplain". Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. Outer-floodplain exposure is land with a lower but real 1-in-500 chance of flooding each year, nicknamed the "500-year floodplain". The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 62295, 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 St. Louis, MO-IL 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 73%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 66%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 43%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 41%
14%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 30%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 25%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 27%
8%
Disability
healthier than 33%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 17%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 65%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 79%
16%
Disability
healthier than 61%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 72%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 60%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 45%
8%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 30%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 34%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 10%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 60%
14%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 49%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 30%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 16%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 34%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 27%
8%
Disability
healthier than 26%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 21%
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
62295
Illinoisshares a border
Score 54.30
Closest healthier
63019
Missourishares a border
Score 47.40
Similar health profile
63740
Missouri97% similar profile
Score 44.85
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% | 27.2–33.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 36.5% | 32.8–40.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.1% | 8.2–10.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.9% | 9.7–12.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.1% | 6.3–8.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.9% | 7.6–10.2 |
| Depression among adults | 24.7% | 21.5–28.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.8% | 10.2–13.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.5% | 32.7–40.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 41.1% | 35.1–47.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.7% | 3.3–4.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 19.9% | 16.4–23.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.7% | 6.7–11.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.4% | 74.6–80.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.5% | 75.2–81.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 83.7% | 81.5–86.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 62.7% | 57.9–67.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 55.2% | 51.4–58.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.3% | 65.8–79.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.6% | 13.1–18.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 18.0% | 14.9–21.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 30.1% | 25.5–35.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.8% | 32.4–43.4 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.8% | 18.8–25.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.4% | 16.1–20.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.1% | 13.1–17.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.3% | 15.8–20.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 37.7% | 33.1–42.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.0% | 7.9–10.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.9% | 8.6–11.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.5% | 14.2–19.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.5–4.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.2% | 4.6–6.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.6% | 16.6–23.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.4% | 11.0–16.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 10.8% | 8.7–13.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.7% | 9.7–13.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.3% | 7.1–9.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.2% | 25.9–35.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.8% | 7.4–10.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MO median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 6.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 12.3% (3.2–26.0%) n=1,009 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 13.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.2% (3.5–28.4%) n=1,006 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.5% (2.5–20.5%) n=1,009 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 23.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.1% (7.2–40.2%) n=1,009 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.9% (0.0–8.5%) n=1,003 |
| Households without a vehicle | 6.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.1% (0.0–11.9%) n=1,009 |
| Broadband subscription | 93.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 86.3% (72.7–95.2%) n=1,009 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 15.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.7% (8.4–33.9%) n=1,009 |
| Homeownership rate | 90.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.4% (56.0–94.3%) n=1,009 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–5.1%) n=1,009 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.8% (0.0–6.4%) n=1,010 |
| Single-parent households | 52.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 55.0% (39.5–75.6%) n=1,005 |
| Population 65+ | 18.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.2% (11.7–31.1%) n=1,010 |
| Median age | 42.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (33.3–55.9) n=1,005 |
| Median household income | $92,109 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $61,740 ($42,457–$95,231) n=948 |
| Median home value | $231,600 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $174,150 ($91,880–$309,500) n=930 |
| Median gross rent | $1,774 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $813 ($553–$1,265) n=786 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MO median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 75.1 yr ± 0.93 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 77.6 yr (74.6–81.0) n=995 |
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 0.93 years of 75.1, 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