ZIP code
98252
in Granite Falls, WashingtonPopulation 10,361
56.03/ 100
Ranked #8,245 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 26%)
Ranked #199 of 581 Washington ZIPs (top 34%)
Ranked #105 of 166 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ZIPs (bottom 37%)
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.
Natural-disaster risk
in the top 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Park land
51%
in the top 2.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST95thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area that is public parkland.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
85%
in the top 3.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
6.1 days/year
in the bottom 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST29thUS4thDefinition & 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 ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the top 5.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST82ndUS95thDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
17.3%
in the top 8.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms 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 ›Housing-cost burden
40.2%
in the top 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
8.6%
in the bottom 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST16thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
29.5%
in the bottom 9.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST21stUS10thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›The read
Granite Falls, Washington (ZIP 98252), in overall standing, comes out in the top 26% healthiest ZIPs nationally (8,245th) and the top 34% of Washington (199th).
A few readings each way define this mixed profile: park land settles in the top 2.4% nationally, modeled tree cover lands in the top 3.1% nationally, and modeled humid heat rests in the bottom 3.9% nationally. Modeled extreme heat settles at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled diabetes lands in the bottom 6.6% nationally, and high blood pressure rests in the bottom 9.6% nationally. Pulling the other way, modeled disaster risk settles in the top 1.2% nationally, and expected annual loss lands in the top 5.1% nationally. Modeled arsenic rests in the top 8.1% nationally, and housing-cost burden settles in the top 9.8% nationally.
Set within its surrounding area, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Defined simply, for reference, disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 98258, 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 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 81%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 80%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 87%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 75%
11%
Disability
healthier than 79%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 97%
5%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 18%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 17%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 29%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 66%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 76%
14%
Disability
healthier than 66%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 86%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 49%
16%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 31%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 30%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 23%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 25%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 89%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 73%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 34%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 20%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 31%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 26%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 23%
8%
Disability
healthier than 37%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 10%
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
98223
Washingtonshares a border
Score 54.21
Closest healthier
98258
Washingtonshares a border
Score 58.53
Similar health profile
98675
Washington99% similar profile
Score 55.15
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 | 24.7% | 23.0–26.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 29.5% | 27.6–31.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.8% | 7.2–8.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.0% | 10.9–13.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.1% | 4.6–5.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.4% | 4.9–6.1 |
| Depression among adults | 28.1% | 25.9–30.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 8.6% | 7.7–9.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.8% | 32.7–36.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 32.7% | 29.7–35.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.8% | 2.6–3.0 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 8.9% | 7.5–10.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.5% | 6.5–8.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 69.4% | 66.9–71.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 70.4% | 68.0–72.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 83.5% | 81.8–85.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.6% | 62.7–68.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 64.1% | 61.9–66.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.0% | 67.6–76.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.0% | 16.2–19.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 11.9% | 10.5–13.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 17.5% | 15.6–19.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.5% | 31.9–37.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.0% | 14.5–17.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.7% | 16.2–19.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.0% | 11.8–14.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.3% | 12.9–15.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 27.3% | 25.0–29.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.3% | 5.7–6.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.3–7.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 10.9% | 9.8–12.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.1% | 2.8–3.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.4–4.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.6% (3.5–22.3%) n=583 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 4.8% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.2% (1.8–22.7%) n=582 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 10.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.0% (1.5–16.5%) n=588 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 25.3% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 27.4% (12.3–59.7%) n=588 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.5% (0.0–9.7%) n=584 |
| Households without a vehicle | 6.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.7% (0.0–10.2%) n=580 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 92.7% (81.1–97.4%) n=580 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 40.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 28.9% (14.6–40.6%) n=580 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 75.2% (48.2–91.7%) n=580 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.6% (0.0–7.9%) n=580 |
| Foreign-born population | 8.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 6.7% (0.3–27.6%) n=588 |
| Single-parent households | 58.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.3% (40.5–76.0%) n=574 |
| Population 65+ | 18.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.9% (10.3–36.9%) n=588 |
| Median age | 40.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.0 yr (32.9–58.8) n=584 |
| Median household income | $98,370 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $84,646 ($56,217–$132,145) n=547 |
| Median home value | $520,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $452,750 ($241,540–$826,380) n=542 |
| Median gross rent | $1,618 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,416 ($840–$2,197) n=476 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.7 yr ± 1.26 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.2 yr (77.3–83.1) n=584 |
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 1.26 years of 79.7, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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