Health Insights for ZIP Code 20876 (Germantown, MD)

Health Insights for Germantown, MD

20876 ZIP Code in Maryland

Learn About Health in ZIP Code 20876

Health data and statistics about 20876. ZIP Code 20876, which is linked to Germantown, MD, has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of approximately 7.8%. This is an estimated 11% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. An estimated % of adults aged 18 and older in this Germantown, MD region have high blood pressure. In regard to health risk behaviors in 20876, obesity is an issue for roughly % of residents.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 20876

An estimated 92.2% of residents in the 20876 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 2% lower than the rate of 93.9% rate seen in the state of Maryland overall and 1% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Germantown, MD region, approximately 72.8% have private health insurance. This compares to 74.5% of those insured in Maryland and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 26.6% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 20876, versus 32.3% in Maryland and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 20876

See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 20876, Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.

This chart visualizes health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 20876 along with comparable coverage both in the state of Maryland and the U.S. overall. For example, what percentage of residents have private health insurance.

Health Insurance in ZIP Code 20876

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

Health Insurance ZIP 20876 Maryland U.S.
With health insurance 92.2% 93.9% 91.2%
Private health insurance 72.8% 74.5% 67.9%
Public health insurance 26.6% 32.3% 35.1%
No health insurance 7.8% 6.1% 8.8%
Employed, with health insurance 90.9% 92.6% 89.0%
Unemployed, with health insurance 89.2% 80.9% 72.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20876

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20876

This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Germantown, MD region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 20876 who are 18 years and older.

Health Issues in 20876

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

Health Prevention Measures in 20876

One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 20876 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 89.1% of adults in 20876 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 Montgomery County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.

Preventative Health in 20876

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Health Risk Behaviors in 20876

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Health Risk Behaviors in 20876

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Age and Income in ZIP Code 20876

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 34.2 years in ZIP Code 20876 is 12% lower than the Maryland median age of 38.7 years and is 10% lower than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 10.6% of residents in this Germantown, MD region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 18.7% of Maryland residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 6.9% of the population in ZIP Code 20876 is living below the poverty line, which is 13% higher than the percentage of the population in Maryland living below the poverty line (6.1%) and 27% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).

Income in ZIP Code 20876

A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 20876, the state of Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.

This chart visualizes the breakdown of income levels in ZIP Code 20876 versus the same income breakdown in Maryland and the U.S. as a whole. For example, median earning for each males and females.

Income Levels in ZIP Code 20876

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

Income ZIP 20876 Maryland U.S.
Median household income $96,558 $84,805 $62,843
Mean household income $124,165 $111,417 $88,607
Per capita income $39,920 $42,122 $34,103
Median earnings (male) $64,556 $64,069 $53,275
Median earnings (female) $56,195 $54,825 $43,022

Age Breakdown for ZIP Code 20876

See the table below for the regional comparison of age.

Age ZIP 20876 Maryland U.S.
60 to 64 years 3.9% 6.3% 6.2%
65 to 74 years 5.8% 8.8% 9.1%
75 to 84 years 2.6% 4.4% 4.6%
85 years and over 0.4% 1.8% 1.9%
Under 18 years 27.1% 22.3% 22.6%
62 years and over 10.6% 18.7% 19.2%

Age in ZIP Code 20876

See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 20876, Maryland, and also in the U.S. overall.

This chart visualizes the age breakdown in ZIP Code 20876 alongside the same breakdown in both the state of Maryland and the U.S. overall. For example, what percentage of residents are age 62 years and older.

Health-Related FAQs for ZIP Code 20876 (Germantown, MD)

1

What is the percentage of residents in ZIP Code 20876 with health insurance?

In ZIP Code 20876, 92.2% 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 20876 compare with other regions?

The ZIP Code 20876 (health) insured rate of 92.2% is an estimated 2% lower than the insured rate of all regions in the state of Maryland combined (93.9%) and is also 1% 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 20876?

Among those with health insurance in ZIP Code 20876, 72.8% have private health insurance. This percentage of privately insured is about 2% lower than the rate of 74.5% in Maryland and an estimated 7% higher than the rate of 67.9% in the U.S. overall. Additionally, among those with health insurance in ZIP Code 20876, 26.6% have some form of public health insurance, which is about 18% lower than the rate of 32.3% in Maryland and 24% lower than the rate of 35.1% publicly insured in the U.S.
4

How many residents of ZIP Code 20876 are currently living below the poverty line?

It is estimated that 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line in this region Montgomery County region, which is approximately 27.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. overall of 9.5%.
5

Are residents of ZIP Code 20876 collectively older or younger than average?

Residents of the 20876 ZIP Code in Montgomery County are younger than average. The median age of 34.2 years in 20876 is roughly 10% 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 20876 are of age 62 years and older?

An estimated 10.6% of ZIP Code 20876 residents are at least 62 years old. This is 43% lower than all regions in the state of Maryland combined (18.7%) and 45% lower than the 19.2% the percent of resident aged 62 years and older in the U.S. overall.

* Health data for ZIP 20876 courtesy of loquol.