Health Insights for ZIP Code 02777 (Swansea, MA)

Health Insights for Swansea, MA

02777 ZIP Code in Massachusetts

A Detailed Snapshot of Health in the ZIP Code 02777

Comprehensive Health Information About 02777. The 02777 ZIP Code in Swansea, MA has an uninsured (health insurance) rate of about 1.7%. This is an estimated 81% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. An estimated % of adults aged 18 and older in this Swansea, MA region have high blood pressure. In regard to health risk behaviors in 02777, about % exhibit binge drinking behavior.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 02777

An estimated 98.3% of residents in the 02777 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 1% higher than the rate of 97.3% rate seen in the state of Massachusetts overall and 8% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Swansea, MA region, approximately 82.0% have private health insurance. This compares to 74.2% of those insured in Massachusetts and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 33.8% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 02777, versus 36.3% in Massachusetts and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 02777

See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 02777, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. as a whole.

This chart visualizes health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 02777 along with comparable coverage both in the state of Massachusetts and the U.S. overall. For example, what percentage of residents have private health insurance.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 02777

See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.

Health Insurance ZIP 02777 Massachusetts U.S.
With health insurance 98.3% 97.3% 91.2%
Private health insurance 82.0% 74.2% 67.9%
Public health insurance 33.8% 36.3% 35.1%
No health insurance 1.7% 2.7% 8.8%
Employed, with health insurance 98.2% 96.6% 89.0%
Unemployed, with health insurance 88.9% 89.9% 72.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02777

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02777

This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Swansea, MA region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 02777 who are 18 years and older.

Health Issues in 02777

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* Adults age 18 & older

Health Prevention Measures in 02777

One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 02777 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 96.8% of adults in 02777 that are at least 18 years old have taken this preventive measure in the past 12 months. In addition, about % of adults 18 years of age and older in this Bristol County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.

Preventative Health in 02777

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 96.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Health Risk Behaviors in 02777

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Health Risk Behaviors in 02777

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Age and Income in ZIP Code 02777

Both age and income are strongly associated with health and mortality across regions. Income influences health and longevity through various factors. Additionally, income and health can create what is known as the health-poverty trap, where poor health and income disparity become interconnected. And regarding age, those 62 years and older are statistically more likely to encounter diseases and chronic conditions.

The median age of 45.8 years in ZIP Code 02777 is 16% higher than the Massachusetts median age of 39.5 years and is 20% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 24.7% of residents in this Swansea, MA region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 19.9% of Massachusetts residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 1.8% of the population in ZIP Code 02777 is living below the poverty line, which is 74% lower than the percentage of the population in Massachusetts living below the poverty line (7.0%) and 81% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).

Income in ZIP Code 02777

A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 02777, the state of Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. as a whole.

This chart visualizes the breakdown of income levels in ZIP Code 02777 versus the same income breakdown in Massachusetts and the U.S. as a whole. For example, median earning for each males and females.

Income Levels in ZIP Code 02777

See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.

Income ZIP 02777 Massachusetts U.S.
Median household income $86,637 $81,215 $62,843
Mean household income $94,207 $111,498 $88,607
Per capita income $37,071 $43,761 $34,103
Median earnings (male) $66,224 $68,665 $53,275
Median earnings (female) $46,464 $56,036 $43,022

Age Breakdown for ZIP Code 02777

See the table below for the regional comparison of age.

Age ZIP 02777 Massachusetts U.S.
60 to 64 years 8.8% 6.5% 6.2%
65 to 74 years 12.1% 9.2% 9.1%
75 to 84 years 4.6% 4.6% 4.6%
85 years and over 3.4% 2.3% 1.9%
Under 18 years 18.0% 20.0% 22.6%
62 years and over 24.7% 19.9% 19.2%

Age in ZIP Code 02777

See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 02777, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall.

This chart visualizes the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02777 alongside the same breakdown in both the state of Massachusetts and the U.S. overall. For example, what percentage of residents are age 62 years and older.

Health-Related FAQs for ZIP Code 02777 (Swansea, MA)

1

What is the percentage of residents in ZIP Code 02777 with health insurance?

In ZIP Code 02777, 98.3% of residents have health insurance. This includes both private and public health insurance for both those in and out of the workforce.
2

How does the (health) insured rate in 02777 compare with other regions?

The ZIP Code 02777 (health) insured rate of 98.3% is an estimated 1% higher than the insured rate of all regions in the state of Massachusetts combined (97.3%) and is also 8% higher than the 91.2% (health) insured rate of the U.S. overall.
3

What is the breakdown of private and public health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 02777?

Among those with health insurance in ZIP Code 02777, 82.0% have private health insurance. This percentage of privately insured is about 11% higher than the rate of 74.2% in Massachusetts and an estimated 21% higher than the rate of 67.9% in the U.S. overall. Additionally, among those with health insurance in ZIP Code 02777, 33.8% have some form of public health insurance, which is about 7% lower than the rate of 36.3% in Massachusetts and 4% lower than the rate of 35.1% publicly insured in the U.S.
4

How many residents of ZIP Code 02777 are currently living below the poverty line?

It is estimated that 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line in this region Bristol County region, which is approximately 81.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. overall of 9.5%.
5

Are residents of ZIP Code 02777 collectively older or younger than average?

Residents of the 02777 ZIP Code in Bristol County are older than average. The median age of 45.8 years in 02777 is roughly 20.209973753281% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. overall of 38.1 years.
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How many residents in ZIP Code 02777 are of age 62 years and older?

An estimated 24.7% of ZIP Code 02777 residents are at least 62 years old. This is 24% higher than all regions in the state of Massachusetts combined (19.9%) and 29% higher than the 19.2% the percent of resident aged 62 years and older in the U.S. overall.

* Health data for ZIP 02777 courtesy of loquol.