ZIP code
94591
in Vallejo, CaliforniaPopulation 58,193
59.34/ 100
Ranked #5,327 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 17%)
Ranked #540 of 1,719 California ZIPs (top 31%)
Ranked #4 of 15 Vallejo, CA ZIPs (top 27%)
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.
Loud transportation noise
2.1%
in the top 7.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST62ndUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 65 decibels — around the volume of normal conversation.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
40.7%
in the top 9.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST61stUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.8 pCi/L
in the bottom 8.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST16thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›The read
On balance, and by the composite measure, ZIP 94591, one of several in Vallejo, California ranks in the top 17% healthiest ZIPs nationally (5,327th) and the top 31% of California (540th).
The profile opens on a set of genuinely favorable readings: floodplain exposure lies in the bottom 12.2% nationally, and modeled hearing disability resides in the bottom 12.1% nationally. Modeled radon lands in the bottom 8.0% nationally. Distance to a nursing home registers at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Lead in tap water sits in the bottom 13.9% nationally. On the other side, modeled loud transportation noise rests in the top 7.1% nationally, housing-cost burden is in the top 9.3% nationally, and modeled expected annual loss stands in the top 10.2% nationally. Modeled disaster risk settles in the top 10.7% nationally, and loneliness lies in the top 12.8% nationally.
Compared with the ZIPs it borders, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plainer terms, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. For a healthier nearby ZIP overall, look to ZIP 94503, 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 Vallejo, CA 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 82%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 76%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 86%
8%
Disability
healthier than 70%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 91%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 86%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 51%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 45%
14%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 39%
13%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 70%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 61%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 86%
8%
Disability
healthier than 65%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 81%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 70%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 50%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 51%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 55%
11%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 71%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 64%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 64%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 93%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the top 0.00%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 71%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 50%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 43%
16%
Disability
healthier than 57%
7%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
“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
94503
Californiashares a border
Score 61.70
Closest healthier
94510
Californiashares a border
Score 60.27
Similar health profile
20912
Maryland99% similar profile
Score 59.22
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 | 22.2% | 19.6–24.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.2% | 30.5–37.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.4% | 5.8–7.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.9% | 8.8–11.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.8% | 5.2–6.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.1% | 4.6–5.6 |
| Depression among adults | 17.8% | 15.2–20.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.9% | 11.3–14.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.9% | 33.0–40.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 29.4% | 23.8–35.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.4% | 3.2–3.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.2% | 7.4–11.3 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.0% | 7.0–9.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 73.6% | 70.3–76.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 74.0% | 70.3–77.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.3% | 85.7–88.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 61.9% | 56.8–66.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.3% | 58.7–65.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.9% | 72.0–84.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.3% | 11.0–15.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 10.8% | 9.4–12.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.5% | 21.8–29.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.4% | 31.8–43.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.8% | 18.5–23.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.8% | 14.1–17.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.8% | 11.4–14.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.2% | 11.9–14.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 29.0% | 25.5–32.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.6% | 5.0–6.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.6% | 6.8–8.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.8% | 12.2–15.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.4–4.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.2% | 4.8–5.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 30.1% | 26.3–34.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.5% | 14.4–18.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 14.2% | 12.5–16.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.6% | 11.8–15.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.7% | 7.7–9.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.9% | 32.0–41.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.2% | 6.2–8.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | CA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.6% (4.1–24.9%) n=1,714 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 6.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.7% (1.7–17.9%) n=1,704 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 10.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.8% (1.4–30.9%) n=1,729 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 31.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.3% (9.9–68.2%) n=1,729 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 8.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 6.1% (0.8–12.0%) n=1,714 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.7% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.0–12.2%) n=1,708 |
| Broadband subscription | 94.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 93.4% (82.1–98.4%) n=1,708 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 40.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 38.6% (24.4–50.5%) n=1,708 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 64.1% (31.9–86.4%) n=1,708 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 4.5% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 4.8% (0.0–15.9%) n=1,708 |
| Foreign-born population | 27.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 18.9% (3.0–40.4%) n=1,730 |
| Single-parent households | 52.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.4% (35.1–72.3%) n=1,692 |
| Population 65+ | 18.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.0% (9.7–35.7%) n=1,730 |
| Median age | 42.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 40.1 yr (31.8–57.0) n=1,712 |
| Median household income | $104,550 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $93,448 ($54,188–$159,562) n=1,584 |
| Median home value | $630,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $659,800 ($300,520–$1,493,340) n=1,593 |
| Median gross rent | $2,288 | $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 | 80.1 yr ± 0.65 | 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 0.65 years of 80.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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