Health data and other health statistics about 85281. ZIP Code 85281 (Tempe, AZ) has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of approximately 11.0%. This is about 25% higher than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. Among adults 18 years and older in age in this Tempe, AZ region, an estimated 23.6% suffer from depression. Regarding health risk behaviors in 85281, approximately 32.2% of residents sleep less than 7 hours per night on consistent basis.
An estimated 89.0% of residents in the 85281 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 1% lower than the rate of 89.6% rate seen in the state of Arizona overall and 2% lower than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Tempe, AZ region, approximately 72.5% have private health insurance. This compares to 63.1% of those insured in Arizona and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 20.9% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 85281, versus 38.7% in Arizona and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 85281, Arizona, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 85281 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 89.0% | 89.6% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 72.5% | 63.1% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 20.9% | 38.7% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 88.1% | 86.8% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 76.8% | 76.2% | 72.4% |
One of the most common chronic health issues in the 85281 ZIP Code in Maricopa County is depression. Approximately 23.6% of adults 18 years and older deal with this issue of depression. An additional chronic health issue that is common for residents of the region associated with ZIP Code 85281 is high cholesterol. An estimated 22.6% of adults 18 and older in this Arizona region deal with the issue of high cholesterol.
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Tempe, AZ region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 85281 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 11.4% |
| High blood pressure | 17.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 2.7% |
| Current asthma | 11.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.8% |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 5.7% |
| High cholesterol | 22.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Stroke | 1.5% |
One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 85281 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 86.5% of adults in 85281 that are at least 18 years old have taken this preventive measure in the past 12 months. In addition, about 67.4% of adults 18 years of age and older in this Maricopa County region have practiced the preventive measure cholesterol screening in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 53.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 67.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.7% |
The most common health risk behavior seen in ZIP Code 85281 is sleeping less than 7 hours, as about 32.2% of adults aged 18 and older in this region engage in this behavior / fall into this risk category. Additionally, an estimated 27.9% of 85281 residents aged 18 and older are directly connected to the risk behavior defined as obesity.
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| Current smoking | 13.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.7% |
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.2% |
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 24.6 years in ZIP Code 85281 is 35% lower than the Arizona median age of 37.7 years and is 35% lower than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 6.7% of residents in this Tempe, AZ region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 20.6% of Arizona residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 16.9% of the population in ZIP Code 85281 is living below the poverty line, which is 56% higher than the percentage of the population in Arizona living below the poverty line (10.8%) and 78% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 85281, the state of Arizona, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 85281 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,264 | $58,945 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $52,504 | $80,779 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $21,766 | $30,694 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $40,238 | $48,999 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $37,848 | $40,886 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 85281 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 2.9% | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 3.2% | 9.9% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.5% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 8.9% | 23.2% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 6.7% | 20.6% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 85281, Arizona, and also in the U.S. overall.
