ZIP code
94929
in Dillon Beach, CaliforniaPopulation 293
65.29/ 100
Ranked #1,892 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 6.0%)
Ranked #255 of 1,719 California ZIPs (top 14.9%)
Ranked #92 of 174 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ZIPs (bottom 47%)
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.
Median household income
$209,536
in the top 0.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Obesity
21.7%
in the bottom 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST11thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
3.6%
in the bottom 2.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
3.4 days/year
in the bottom 2.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
6.2%
in the bottom 3.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
7.0%
in the bottom 3.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
27.8%
in the bottom 2.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Dillon Beach, California (ZIP 94929) sits in the top 6.0% healthiest ZIPs nationally (1,892nd) and the top 14.9% of California (255th).
The readings split fairly evenly between strengths and concerns: household income settles in the top 0.9% nationally, modeled obesity stands in the bottom 1.8% nationally, and housing-cost burden is at the national minimum. Modeled utility shutoff rests in the bottom 2.0% nationally, modeled humid heat sits in the bottom 2.0% nationally, and poverty registers at the national minimum. Home broadband subscription lands at the national maximum, and modeled housing insecurity resides in the bottom 3.3% nationally. Modeled food insecurity lies in the bottom 3.6% nationally, and short sleep settles in the bottom 2.7% nationally.
Compared with the ZIPs that surround it, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain language, humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. ZIP 94937, about 0.7 miles away, ranks healthier overall.
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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, 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 61%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 94%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 99%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 95%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 98%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 84%
8%
Disability
healthier than 75%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 98%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 12%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 91%
16%
Environmental Hazard
in the top 0.6%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 98%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 96%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 84%
8%
Disability
healthier than 70%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 98%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 27%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 7%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 63%
16%
Environmental Hazard
in the top 0.6%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 97%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 83%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 95%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 56%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 2%
21%
Disability
healthier than 24%
7%
Healthcare Access
in the bottom 0.00%
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
94952
Californiashares a border
Score 63.42
Closest healthier
94937
Californiaabout 0.7 mi away
Score 66.82
Similar health profile
03450
New Hampshire98% similar profile
Score 63.20
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 | 30.9% | 27.0–34.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 37.7% | 33.2–42.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 13.6% | 12.2–15.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.5% | 8.3–10.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.3% | 7.1–9.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.6% | 5.0–8.5 |
| Depression among adults | 21.3% | 17.9–24.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.4% | 9.5–13.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 41.3% | 36.9–45.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 21.7% | 16.3–27.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.9% | 3.2–4.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 4.7% | 3.6–5.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 3.8% | 2.6–5.2 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.8% | 76.6–82.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.4% | 73.8–80.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 92.0% | 90.6–93.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 73.4% | 68.5–77.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 75.6% | 72.4–78.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.8% | 72.4–85.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.3% | 11.7–17.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 8.7% | 6.3–11.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 18.1% | 14.1–22.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 27.8% | 22.5–33.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 17.0% | 13.8–20.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.6% | 11.6–15.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.2% | 11.0–15.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 10.7% | 8.8–13.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 29.8% | 25.0–34.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.4% | 7.2–9.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.6% | 5.3–8.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.3% | 11.5–17.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.3% | 2.6–4.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.1–4.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.6% | 16.1–23.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.0% | 5.1–9.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.7% | 4.7–9.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 6.2% | 4.7–7.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 4.6% | 3.7–5.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 27.5% | 23.1–32.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 3.6% | 2.8–4.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | CA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 0.0% | 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+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.8% (1.4–30.9%) n=1,729 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 72.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.3% (9.9–68.2%) n=1,729 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 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) | 0.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 38.6% (24.4–50.5%) n=1,708 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 64.1% (31.9–86.4%) n=1,708 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 4.8% (0.0–15.9%) n=1,708 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 18.9% (3.0–40.4%) n=1,730 |
| Single-parent households | 100.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.4% (35.1–72.3%) n=1,692 |
| Population 65+ | 18.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.0% (9.7–35.7%) n=1,730 |
| Median age | 61.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 40.1 yr (31.8–57.0) n=1,712 |
| Median household income | $209,536 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $93,448 ($54,188–$159,562) n=1,584 |
| Median home value | $1,660,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $659,800 ($300,520–$1,493,340) n=1,593 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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 | 86.9 yr ± 3.38 | 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 3.38 years of 86.9, 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