ZIP code
92239
in Desert Center, CaliforniaPopulation 144
30.43/ 100
Ranked #30,682 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 4.4%)
Ranked #1,674 of 1,719 California ZIPs (bottom 2.7%)
Ranked #150 of 153 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ZIPs (bottom 2.0%)
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.
Mobility disability
29.8%
in the top 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
37.6%
in the top 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›Dry extreme heat
131.3 days/year
in the top 0.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
12.7%
in the top 1.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
8.2%
in the top 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
15.3%
in the top 2.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
Full methodology ›Stroke
6.6%
in the top 2.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Vision disability
10.8%
in the top 3.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
8.3%
in the top 1.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
20.1%
in the top 3.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›The read
By its overall health score, Desert Center, California (ZIP 92239) lands in the bottom 4.4% nationally (30,682nd) and the bottom 2.7% of California (1,674th).
The readings that matter most locally set the tone for the profile: modeled mobility disability settles in the top 0.6% nationally, and fair or poor health lies in the top 1.3% nationally. Modeled extreme heat resides in the top 0.5% nationally, and coronary heart disease lands in the top 1.0% nationally. Modeled self-care disability registers in the top 2.5% nationally, independent living disability sits in the top 2.3% nationally, and stroke rests in the top 2.0% nationally. Modeled vision disability is in the top 3.4% nationally, slow internet speeds stands in the top 1.6% nationally, and modeled diabetes settles in the top 3.7% nationally.
Weighed against the ZIPs nearby, slow internet speeds runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. To translate a couple of terms, extreme heat is a modeled count of days a year reaching a dangerously high temperature, a leading weather hazard. Overall, the nearest healthier neighbor is ZIP 92225, 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 98%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 3%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 5%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 22%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 24%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 18%
8%
Disability
healthier than 1%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 18%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 4%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 99%
14%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 44%
13%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
in the bottom 0.7%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 8%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 11%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 9%
8%
Disability
in the bottom 0.8%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 15%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 2%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 98%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 62%
13%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
in the bottom 0.7%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 10%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 11%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 5%
8%
Disability
in the bottom 0.7%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 15%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 2%
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
92225
Californiashares a border
Score 37.72
Closest healthier
92236
Californiashares a border
Score 42.94
Similar health profile
74530
Oklahoma98% similar profile
Score 35.43
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 | 38.9% | 36.1–42.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 48.3% | 45.3–51.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.6% | 9.5–11.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.0% | 9.8–12.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 12.7% | 11.3–14.3 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 13.8% | 11.8–15.9 |
| Depression among adults | 25.4% | 22.5–28.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 20.1% | 17.9–22.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 45.6% | 42.5–49.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 43.3% | 38.8–48.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 6.6% | 5.8–7.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 16.2% | 13.4–19.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 15.5% | 12.5–18.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.1% | 76.6–81.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.3% | 73.6–78.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.6% | 83.7–87.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 59.9% | 55.5–64.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 55.1% | 51.8–58.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.6% | 69.3–81.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 10.8% | 9.2–12.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.0% | 17.1–23.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 39.5% | 35.3–44.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.8% | 33.8–42.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 37.6% | 33.8–42.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.4% | 17.4–21.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 22.5% | 20.1–25.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 20.7% | 18.3–23.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 49.5% | 45.5–53.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 12.4% | 11.0–13.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 15.3% | 13.4–17.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 29.8% | 26.5–33.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 8.2% | 7.1–9.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 10.8% | 9.5–12.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 27.0% | 23.8–30.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 28.9% | 25.0–32.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 31.9% | 27.7–36.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 20.2% | 17.7–23.0 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 13.6% | 11.9–15.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.5% | 31.7–39.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 12.0% | 10.4–13.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | CA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 31.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.6% (4.1–24.9%) n=1,714 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.7% (1.7–17.9%) n=1,704 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 2.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.8% (1.4–30.9%) n=1,729 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 18.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.3% (9.9–68.2%) n=1,729 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 13.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 6.1% (0.8–12.0%) n=1,714 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.0–12.2%) n=1,708 |
| Broadband subscription | 100.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 93.4% (82.1–98.4%) n=1,708 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 10.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 38.6% (24.4–50.5%) n=1,708 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 64.1% (31.9–86.4%) n=1,708 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 10.5% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 4.8% (0.0–15.9%) n=1,708 |
| Foreign-born population | 3.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 18.9% (3.0–40.4%) n=1,730 |
| Single-parent households | 60.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.4% (35.1–72.3%) n=1,692 |
| Population 65+ | 25.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.0% (9.7–35.7%) n=1,730 |
| Median age | 45.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 40.1 yr (31.8–57.0) n=1,712 |
| Median household income | $73,393 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $93,448 ($54,188–$159,562) n=1,584 |
| Median home value | $216,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $659,800 ($300,520–$1,493,340) n=1,593 |
| Median gross rent | $1,135 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,912 ($1,113–$2,923) n=1,461 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | CA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.8 yr ± 2.07 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.5 yr (76.7–83.8) n=1,665 |
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 2.07 years of 77.8, 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