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ZIP code

95363

in Patterson, CaliforniaPopulation 30,769

48.70/ 100

Ranked #18,080 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 44%)

Ranked #1,160 of 1,719 California ZIPs (bottom 33%)

Ranked #8 of 26 Modesto, CA ZIPs (top 31%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Robust across all 9 health domains

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.

Natural-disaster risk

in the top 0.5% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST98th
US99th
Definition & source ›

This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.

Full methodology ›

Nitrate in drinking water

38.5%

in the top 1.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST94th
US99th
Definition & source ›

The modeled share of this area’s domestic-well groundwater at or above the federal nitrate limit of 10 milligrams per liter.

A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.

Full methodology ›

Crowded housing

12.4%

in the top 3.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST83rd
US97th
Definition & source ›

The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.

Full methodology ›

Colon-cancer screening

55.1%

in the bottom 5.0% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST22nd
US5th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.

Full methodology ›

Walkability

1.5 intersections/sq mi

in the bottom 4.5% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST4th
US4th
Definition & source ›

The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.

Full methodology ›

Lead in tap water

0 ppb

at the national minimum

Lower is healthier

US1st
Definition & source ›

The lead level at the 90th percentile of tap-water samples reported by the public water systems serving this ZIP, in parts per billion — the EPA requires action above 15 ppb.

Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.

Full methodology ›

Dry extreme heat

78.6 days/year

in the top 5.1% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST81st
US95th
Definition & source ›

The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.

Full methodology ›

Housing insecurity

20.2%

in the top 8.7% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST81st
US91st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.

Full methodology ›

Uninsured (under 65)

15.9%

in the top 9.4% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST84th
US91st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.

Full methodology ›

Transportation noise

0.38%

in the bottom 13.4% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST8th
US13th
Definition & source ›

The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.

Full methodology ›

The read

In its overall standing, Patterson, California (ZIP 95363) lands in the bottom 44% nationally (18,080th) and the bottom 33% of California (1,160th).

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Several serious readings shape the profile and deserve first mention: modeled disaster risk is in the top 0.5% nationally, modeled nitrate sits in the top 1.2% nationally, and crowded housing lands in the top 3.2% nationally. Modeled colon screening lies in the bottom 5.0% nationally, walkability stands in the bottom 4.5% nationally, and modeled extreme heat rests in the top 5.1% nationally. Modeled housing insecurity registers in the top 8.7% nationally, and uninsured resides in the top 9.4% nationally. On the better side, lead in tap water settles at the national minimum. Distance to a community health center is at the national minimum, shared with about 23% of ZIPs.

Put simply, disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Nitrate is a groundwater compound from fertilizer, manure, and sewage, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Lead in tap water is the EPA trigger, 15 parts per billion in tap samples, above which a water system must act on lead. On the overall standing, ZIP 94550, just across the boundary, ranks healthier.

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 Modesto, CA metro area.

Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.

Compare within

Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 83%

21%

About typical

Mental Health

healthier than 55%

8%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 56%

5%

Holding it back

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 25%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 34%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 7%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 34%

11%

Disability

healthier than 39%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 21%

5%

Lifting this score

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 64%

14%

About typical

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 54%

21%

Mental Health

healthier than 47%

8%

Holding it back

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 30%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 22%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 16%

11%

Disability

healthier than 37%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 19%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 35%

5%

Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 92%

21%

Environmental Hazard

in the top 0.00%

14%

Mental Health

healthier than 84%

8%

About typical

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 48%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 48%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 44%

11%

Disability

healthier than 56%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 56%

5%

Holding it back

Healthcare Access

healthier than 28%

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.

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
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults20.9%18.4–23.5
High blood pressure among adults30.5%27.0–34.1
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults5.0%4.6–5.6
Current asthma among adults9.9%8.7–11.1
Coronary heart disease among adults5.5%4.9–6.0
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults5.2%4.7–5.8
Depression among adults19.7%16.8–22.9
Diagnosed diabetes among adults12.1%10.5–13.7
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened33.6%29.8–37.6
Obesity among adults37.1%30.8–43.6
Stroke among adults3.2%2.9–3.4
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years13.8%11.4–16.7
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years15.9%13.7–18.1
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure68.1%64.7–71.4
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults70.2%66.2–74.1
Cholesterol screening among adults82.8%80.7–84.8
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years55.1%50.1–60.2
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults56.5%52.9–60.1
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years75.1%67.8–81.6
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults17.0%14.2–20.2
Current cigarette smoking among adults13.1%11.4–15.0
No leisure-time physical activity among adults31.4%27.3–35.9
Short sleep duration among adults37.0%31.4–43.0
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults26.4%23.5–29.4
Frequent mental distress among adults18.7%16.7–21.0
Frequent physical distress among adults15.4%13.7–17.2
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults17.4%15.6–19.4
Any disability among adults35.5%31.5–39.7
Hearing disability among adults5.8%5.2–6.6
Independent living disability among adults9.4%8.5–10.5
Mobility disability among adults15.7%13.9–17.7
Self-care disability among adults4.6%4.2–5.0
Vision disability among adults7.0%6.5–7.7
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults30.2%26.3–34.1
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults23.5%20.6–26.4
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults20.7%18.2–23.2
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults20.2%17.7–22.6
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults12.1%10.7–13.5
Loneliness among adults36.3%31.3–41.1
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults10.0%8.7–11.3
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)CA median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate10.5%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,36410.6% (4.1–24.9%) n=1,714
Uninsured 18–645.9%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,2867.7% (1.7–17.9%) n=1,704
No HS diploma (25+)24.2%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5059.8% (1.4–30.9%) n=1,729
Bachelor's or higher (25+)14.7%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50531.3% (9.9–68.2%) n=1,729
Unemployment rate (16+)5.5%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2746.1% (0.8–12.0%) n=1,714
Households without a vehicle4.0%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3224.5% (0.0–12.2%) n=1,708
Broadband subscription94.9%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32293.4% (82.1–98.4%) n=1,708
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)37.7%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32238.6% (24.4–50.5%) n=1,708
Homeownership rate69.7%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32264.1% (31.9–86.4%) n=1,708
Crowded housing (>1 per room)12.4%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3224.8% (0.0–15.9%) n=1,708
Foreign-born population24.0%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,55318.9% (3.0–40.4%) n=1,730
Single-parent households35.4%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08748.4% (35.1–72.3%) n=1,692
Population 65+10.5%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55317.0% (9.7–35.7%) n=1,730
Median age31.9 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29240.1 yr (31.8–57.0) n=1,712
Median household income$95,679$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$93,448 ($54,188–$159,562) n=1,584
Median home value$470,700$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$659,800 ($300,520–$1,493,340) n=1,593
Median gross rent$1,638$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$1,912 ($1,113–$2,923) n=1,461
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)CA median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth79.1 yr ± 0.7078.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30880.5 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 0.70 years of 79.1, 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