Comprehensive health data about 10998. The 10998 ZIP Code, which is associated with Westtown, NY, has an estimated uninsured (health insurance) rate of 6.3%. This is about 28% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. In regard to health risk behaviors in 10998, an estimated % of residents are current smokers. Among adults ages 18 and above in this Westtown, NY region, about % have high cholesterol.
An estimated 93.7% of residents in the 10998 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 1% lower than the rate of 94.2% rate seen in the state of New York overall and 3% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Westtown, NY region, approximately 72.8% have private health insurance. This compares to 67.2% of those insured in New York and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 36.5% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 10998, versus 39.2% in New York and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 10998, New York, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 10998 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 93.7% | 94.2% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 72.8% | 67.2% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 36.5% | 39.2% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 6.3% | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 96.4% | 92.3% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 73.9% | 84.3% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Westtown, NY region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 10998 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
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One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 10998 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 94% of adults in 10998 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 Orange County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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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 40.3 years in ZIP Code 10998 is 4% higher than the New York median age of 38.8 years and is 6% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 17.4% of residents in this Westtown, NY region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 19.7% of New York residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 5.8% of the population in ZIP Code 10998 is living below the poverty line, which is 44% lower than the percentage of the population in New York living below the poverty line (10.4%) and 39% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 10998, the state of New York, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 10998 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,135 | $68,486 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $104,986 | $101,945 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $32,135 | $39,326 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $70,326 | $58,626 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $52,526 | $51,103 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 10998 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 4.7% | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.5% | 9.0% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.5% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 28.3% | 21.0% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 17.4% | 19.7% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 10998, New York, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 10998 courtesy of loquol.
