Health Insights for ZIP Code 10577 (Purchase, NY)

Health Insights for Purchase, NY

10577 ZIP Code in New York

Learn About Health in ZIP Code 10577

Comprehensive health data about 10577. The 10577 ZIP Code, which is connected to Purchase, NY, has an uninsured (health insurance) rate of approximately 2.8%. This is about 68% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. In regard to health risk behaviors in 10577, about % exhibit binge drinking behavior. An estimated % of adults aged 18 and older in this Purchase, NY region have high blood pressure.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 10577

An estimated 97.2% of residents in the 10577 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 3% higher than the rate of 94.2% rate seen in the state of New York overall and 7% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Purchase, NY region, approximately 87.7% 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 18.0% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 10577, versus 39.2% in New York and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 10577

See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 10577, New York, and also in the U.S. as a whole.

This chart visualizes health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 10577 along with comparable coverage both in the state of New York and the U.S. overall. For example, what percentage of residents have private health insurance.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 10577

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

Health Insurance ZIP 10577 New York U.S.
With health insurance 97.2% 94.2% 91.2%
Private health insurance 87.7% 67.2% 67.9%
Public health insurance 18.0% 39.2% 35.1%
No health insurance 2.8% 5.8% 8.8%
Employed, with health insurance 98.2% 92.3% 89.0%
Unemployed, with health insurance 92.9% 84.3% 72.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 10577

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 10577

This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Purchase, NY region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 10577 who are 18 years and older.

Health Issues in 10577

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

Health Prevention Measures in 10577

One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 10577 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 95% of adults in 10577 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 Westchester County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.

Preventative Health in 10577

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Health Risk Behaviors in 10577

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Health Risk Behaviors in 10577

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Age and Income in ZIP Code 10577

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 20.6 years in ZIP Code 10577 is 47% lower than the New York median age of 38.8 years and is 46% lower than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 11.3% of residents in this Purchase, 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 6.4% of the population in ZIP Code 10577 is living below the poverty line, which is 38% lower than the percentage of the population in New York living below the poverty line (10.4%) and 33% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).

Income in ZIP Code 10577

A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 10577, the state of New York, and also in the U.S. as a whole.

This chart visualizes the breakdown of income levels in ZIP Code 10577 versus the same income breakdown in New York and the U.S. as a whole. For example, median earning for each males and females.

Income Levels in ZIP Code 10577

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

Income ZIP 10577 New York U.S.
Median household income $164,181 $68,486 $62,843
Mean household income $383,127 $101,945 $88,607
Per capita income $53,301 $39,326 $34,103
Median earnings (male) $123,083 $58,626 $53,275
Median earnings (female) $62,893 $51,103 $43,022

Age Breakdown for ZIP Code 10577

See the table below for the regional comparison of age.

Age ZIP 10577 New York U.S.
60 to 64 years 3.0% 6.3% 6.2%
65 to 74 years 3.8% 9.0% 9.1%
75 to 84 years 3.6% 4.8% 4.6%
85 years and over 2.1% 2.3% 1.9%
Under 18 years 11.3% 21.0% 22.6%
62 years and over 11.3% 19.7% 19.2%

Age in ZIP Code 10577

See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 10577, New York, and also in the U.S. overall.

This chart visualizes the age breakdown in ZIP Code 10577 alongside the same breakdown in both the state of New York and the U.S. overall. For example, what percentage of residents are age 62 years and older.

Health-Related FAQs for ZIP Code 10577 (Purchase, NY)

1

What is the percentage of residents in ZIP Code 10577 with health insurance?

In ZIP Code 10577, 97.2% 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 10577 compare with other regions?

The ZIP Code 10577 (health) insured rate of 97.2% is an estimated 3% higher than the insured rate of all regions in the state of New York combined (94.2%) and is also 7% higher 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 10577?

Among those with health insurance in ZIP Code 10577, 87.7% have private health insurance. This percentage of privately insured is about 31% higher than the rate of 67.2% in New York and an estimated 29% higher than the rate of 67.9% in the U.S. overall. Additionally, among those with health insurance in ZIP Code 10577, 18.0% have some form of public health insurance, which is about 54% lower than the rate of 39.2% in New York and 49% lower than the rate of 35.1% publicly insured in the U.S.
4

How many residents of ZIP Code 10577 are currently living below the poverty line?

It is estimated that 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line in this region Westchester County region, which is approximately 32.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. overall of 9.5%.
5

Are residents of ZIP Code 10577 collectively older or younger than average?

Residents of the 10577 ZIP Code in Westchester County are younger than average. The median age of 20.6 years in 10577 is roughly 46% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. overall of 38.1 years.
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How many residents in ZIP Code 10577 are of age 62 years and older?

An estimated 11.3% of ZIP Code 10577 residents are at least 62 years old. This is 43% lower than all regions in the state of New York combined (19.7%) and 41% lower than the 19.2% the percent of resident aged 62 years and older in the U.S. overall.

* Health data for ZIP 10577 courtesy of loquol.