In-depth health statistics about 33859. ZIP Code 33859, which is linked to Lake Wales, FL, has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of approximately 9.9%. This is an estimated 13% higher than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. In regard to health risk behaviors in 33859, approximately % of residents consistently sleep less than 7 hours nightly. For adults ages 18 and above in this Lake Wales, FL region, an estimated % have high cholesterol.
An estimated 90.1% of residents in the 33859 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 3% higher than the rate of 87.2% rate seen in the state of Florida overall and 1% lower than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Lake Wales, FL region, approximately 59.5% have private health insurance. This compares to 62.7% of those insured in Florida and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 50.8% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 33859, versus 37.0% in Florida and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 33859, Florida, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 33859 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 90.1% | 87.2% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 59.5% | 62.7% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 50.8% | 37.0% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 83.7% | 83.1% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 85.0% | 59.4% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Lake Wales, FL region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 33859 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 33859 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 80.6% of adults in 33859 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 Polk County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 80.6% |
| 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 48.2 years in ZIP Code 33859 is 15% higher than the Florida median age of 42.0 years and is 27% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 34.4% of residents in this Lake Wales, FL region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 23.9% of Florida residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 11.9% of the population in ZIP Code 33859 is living below the poverty line, which is 19% higher than the percentage of the population in Florida living below the poverty line (10.0%) and 25% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 33859, the state of Florida, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 33859 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,688 | $55,660 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $49,212 | $80,286 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $20,729 | $31,619 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $31,449 | $44,724 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $26,448 | $38,333 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 33859 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 7.2% | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.8% | 11.1% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.0% | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 19.2% | 20.0% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 34.4% | 23.9% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 33859, Florida, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 33859 courtesy of loquol.
