Foster City, Michigan
Foster City has an average healthcare access score of 77/100 (Excellent Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 33 points above the Michigan state average of 44. And 33 points above 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
Excellent Access
Grade: B
1 ZIP code in Foster City
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Foster City. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Foster City
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49834 | 77 | Excellent Access | B |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Foster City
How good is healthcare access in Foster City, Michigan?
Foster City has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 77/100 (Excellent 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 Foster City has the best healthcare?
ZIP 49834 scores highest in Foster City at 77/100, while ZIP 49834 scores lowest at 77/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Foster City have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Foster City 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 Foster City?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Foster City 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 Foster City?
Foster City 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 Foster City average healthcare access score of 77/100 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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