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Health Insights for ZIP Code 22726 (Lignum, VA)

Health Insights for Lignum, VA

22726 ZIP Code in Virginia

A Detailed Snapshot of Health in the ZIP Code 22726

Health data and statistics about 22726. The 22726 ZIP Code in Lignum, VA has an uninsured (health insurance) rate of about 12.5%. This is an estimated 42% higher than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. High cholesterol is an issue for roughly % of adults ages 18 and above in this Lignum, VA region. In regard to health risk behaviors in 22726, obesity is an issue for roughly % of residents.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 22726

An estimated 87.5% of residents in the 22726 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 4% lower than the rate of 91.4% rate seen in the state of Virginia overall and 4% lower than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Lignum, VA region, approximately 79.5% have private health insurance. This compares to 76.0% of those insured in Virginia and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 27.9% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 22726, versus 28.2% in Virginia and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 22726

See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 22726, Virginia, and also in the U.S. as a whole.

This chart visualizes health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 22726 along with comparable coverage both in the state of Virginia and the U.S. overall. For example, what percentage of residents have private health insurance.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 22726

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

Health Insurance ZIP 22726 Virginia U.S.
With health insurance 87.5% 91.4% 91.2%
Private health insurance 79.5% 76.0% 67.9%
Public health insurance 27.9% 28.2% 35.1%
No health insurance 12.5% 8.6% 8.8%
Employed, with health insurance 90.2% 89.8% 89.0%
Unemployed, with health insurance 57.1% 67.1% 72.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 22726

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 22726

This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Lignum, VA region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 22726 who are 18 years and older.

Health Issues in 22726

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

Health Prevention Measures in 22726

One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 22726 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 91.8% of adults in 22726 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 Culpeper County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.

Preventative Health in 22726

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Health Risk Behaviors in 22726

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Health Risk Behaviors in 22726

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Age and Income in ZIP Code 22726

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 51.0 years in ZIP Code 22726 is 34% higher than the Virginia median age of 38.2 years and is 34% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 19.2% of residents in this Lignum, VA region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 18.6% of Virginia residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 0.0% of the population in ZIP Code 22726 is living below the poverty line, which is 100% lower than the percentage of the population in Virginia living below the poverty line (7.1%) and 100% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).

Income in ZIP Code 22726

A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 22726, the state of Virginia, and also in the U.S. as a whole.

This chart visualizes the breakdown of income levels in ZIP Code 22726 versus the same income breakdown in Virginia and the U.S. as a whole. For example, median earning for each males and females.

Income Levels in ZIP Code 22726

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

Income ZIP 22726 Virginia U.S.
Median household income $67,222 $74,222 $62,843
Mean household income $74,820 $101,746 $88,607
Per capita income $31,881 $39,278 $34,103
Median earnings (male) $42,083 $60,000 $53,275
Median earnings (female) $38,867 $47,491 $43,022

Age Breakdown for ZIP Code 22726

See the table below for the regional comparison of age.

Age ZIP 22726 Virginia U.S.
60 to 64 years 8.1% 6.1% 6.2%
65 to 74 years 8.6% 9.0% 9.1%
75 to 84 years 7.3% 4.4% 4.6%
85 years and over 0.0% 1.7% 1.9%
Under 18 years 15.6% 22.1% 22.6%
62 years and over 19.2% 18.6% 19.2%

Age in ZIP Code 22726

See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 22726, Virginia, and also in the U.S. overall.

This chart visualizes the age breakdown in ZIP Code 22726 alongside the same breakdown in both the state of Virginia and the U.S. overall. For example, what percentage of residents are age 62 years and older.

Health-Related FAQs for ZIP Code 22726 (Lignum, VA)

1

What is the percentage of residents in ZIP Code 22726 with health insurance?

In ZIP Code 22726, 87.5% 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 22726 compare with other regions?

The ZIP Code 22726 (health) insured rate of 87.5% is an estimated 4% lower than the insured rate of all regions in the state of Virginia combined (91.4%) and is also 4% lower 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 22726?

Among those with health insurance in ZIP Code 22726, 79.5% have private health insurance. This percentage of privately insured is about 5% higher than the rate of 76.0% in Virginia and an estimated 17% higher than the rate of 67.9% in the U.S. overall. Additionally, among those with health insurance in ZIP Code 22726, 27.9% have some form of public health insurance, which is about 1% lower than the rate of 28.2% in Virginia and 21% lower than the rate of 35.1% publicly insured in the U.S.
4

How many residents of ZIP Code 22726 are currently living below the poverty line?

It is estimated that 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line in this region Culpeper County region, which is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. overall of 9.5%.
5

Are residents of ZIP Code 22726 collectively older or younger than average?

Residents of the 22726 ZIP Code in Culpeper County are older than average. The median age of 51.0 years in 22726 is roughly 33.858267716535% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. overall of 38.1 years.
6

How many residents in ZIP Code 22726 are of age 62 years and older?

An estimated 19.2% of ZIP Code 22726 residents are at least 62 years old. This is 3% higher than all regions in the state of Virginia combined (18.6%) and 0% higher than the 19.2% the percent of resident aged 62 years and older in the U.S. overall.

Health Insights for other Virginia ZIP Codes

* Health data for ZIP 22726 courtesy of loquol.