Comprehensive Health Information About 08093. The 08093 ZIP Code is located in Westville, NJ, and has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of approximately 5.3%. This is an estimated 40% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. Among adults ages 18 and above in this Westville, NJ region, about % have high cholesterol. Regarding health risk behaviors in 08093, an estimated % engage in binge drinking behavior.
An estimated 94.7% of residents in the 08093 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 3% higher than the rate of 92.2% rate seen in the state of New Jersey overall and 4% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Westville, NJ region, approximately 65.9% have private health insurance. This compares to 72.3% of those insured in New Jersey and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 41.5% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 08093, versus 31.2% in New Jersey and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 08093, New Jersey, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 08093 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 94.7% | 92.2% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 65.9% | 72.3% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 41.5% | 31.2% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 5.3% | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 93.0% | 89.9% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 96.7% | 76.8% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Westville, NJ region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 08093 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 08093 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 89.5% of adults in 08093 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 Gloucester County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.5% |
| 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 38.6 years in ZIP Code 08093 is 3% lower than the New Jersey median age of 39.9 years and is 1% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 16.4% of residents in this Westville, NJ region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 19.5% of New Jersey residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 7.1% of the population in ZIP Code 08093 is living below the poverty line, which is 1% lower than the percentage of the population in New Jersey living below the poverty line (7.2%) and 25% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 08093, the state of New Jersey, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 08093 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,365 | $82,545 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $84,059 | $114,691 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $35,024 | $42,745 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $59,500 | $67,179 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $40,603 | $53,715 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 08093 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% | 22.1% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 16.4% | 19.5% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 08093, New Jersey, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 08093 courtesy of loquol.
