In-depth health statistics about 30236. ZIP Code 30236 (Jonesboro, GA) has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of approximately 17.9%. This is about 103% higher than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. In regard to health risk behaviors in 30236, obesity is an issue for roughly % of residents. Depression is an issue for roughly % of adults aged 18 and older in this Jonesboro, GA region.
An estimated 82.1% of residents in the 30236 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 5% lower than the rate of 86.8% rate seen in the state of Georgia overall and 10% lower than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Jonesboro, GA region, approximately 55.7% have private health insurance. This compares to 66.2% of those insured in Georgia and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 36.1% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 30236, versus 31.0% in Georgia and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 30236, Georgia, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 30236 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 82.1% | 86.8% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 55.7% | 66.2% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 36.1% | 31.0% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 81.1% | 84.2% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 52.1% | 57.5% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Jonesboro, GA region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 30236 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 30236 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 81.9% of adults in 30236 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 Clayton County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 81.9% |
| 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 33.0 years in ZIP Code 30236 is 10% lower than the Georgia median age of 36.7 years and is 13% lower than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 13.2% of residents in this Jonesboro, GA region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 16.8% of Georgia residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 14.8% of the population in ZIP Code 30236 is living below the poverty line, which is 31% higher than the percentage of the population in Georgia living below the poverty line (11.3%) and 56% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 30236, the state of Georgia, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 30236 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,948 | $58,700 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $71,689 | $82,406 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $24,461 | $31,067 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $41,734 | $49,666 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $35,168 | $40,286 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 30236 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.9% | 8.3% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.1% | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 26.5% | 24.1% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 13.2% | 16.8% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 30236, Georgia, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 30236 courtesy of loquol.
