Health data and statistics about 21853. ZIP Code 21853, which is linked to Princess Anne, MD, has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of approximately 5.4%. This is an estimated 39% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. For adults ages 18 and above in this Princess Anne, MD region, an estimated % have high cholesterol. Regarding health risk behaviors in 21853, an estimated % engage in binge drinking behavior.
An estimated 94.6% of residents in the 21853 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 1% higher than the rate of 93.9% rate seen in the state of Maryland overall and 4% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Princess Anne, MD region, approximately 56.6% 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 49.0% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 21853, versus 32.3% in Maryland and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 21853, Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 21853 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 94.6% | 93.9% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 56.6% | 74.5% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 49.0% | 32.3% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 5.4% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 93.1% | 92.6% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 90.6% | 80.9% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Princess Anne, MD region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 21853 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 21853 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 89.2% of adults in 21853 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 Somerset County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.2% |
| 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 27.8 years in ZIP Code 21853 is 28% lower than the Maryland median age of 38.7 years and is 27% lower than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 14.8% of residents in this Princess Anne, 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 18.1% of the population in ZIP Code 21853 is living below the poverty line, which is 197% higher than the percentage of the population in Maryland living below the poverty line (6.1%) and 91% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 21853, the state of Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 21853 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,475 | $84,805 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $51,024 | $111,417 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $16,984 | $42,122 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $33,828 | $64,069 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $41,485 | $54,825 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 21853 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.9% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% | 22.3% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 14.8% | 18.7% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 21853, Maryland, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 21853 courtesy of loquol.
