Coden, Alabama
Coden has an average healthcare access score of 25/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 18 points below the Alabama state average of 43. And 19 points below the national average of 44.
People Score
Insurance, income, literacy, disability barriers (~20%)
Provider Score
Doctors, specialists, mental health, dental access (~35%)
Hospital Score
Emergency, inpatient, and screening facility access (~25%)
Travel Score
Vehicle, transit, and broadband infrastructure (~20%)
City Average
Limited Access
Grade: D
1 ZIP code in Coden
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Coden. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Coden
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36523 | 25 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Coden
How good is healthcare access in Coden, Alabama?
Coden has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 25/100 (Limited Access), measured across 1 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Coden has the best healthcare?
ZIP 36523 scores highest in Coden at 25/100, while ZIP 36523 scores lowest at 25/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Coden have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Coden currently scores below the 25/100 healthcare-desert threshold. See the ZIP-level breakdown for the full distribution of access scores inside the city.
How many doctors are in Coden?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Coden residents with nearby clinicians by ZIP, specialty, and travel distance. Live provider totals are refreshed through the backend data pipeline rather than estimated in this FAQ.
What ZIPs are covered for Coden?
Coden contains 1 Census ZCTA ZIP codes. CartoChrome publishes individual scores for each — see the ZIP table below. ZIP boundaries come from Census TIGER/Line shapefiles and are updated annually.
How Is This Score Calculated?
The Coden average healthcare access score of 25/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 1 ZIP code in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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