Hamilton, New Jersey
Hamilton has an average healthcare access score of 32/100 (Limited Access) across 2 ZIP codes. That's 21 points below the New Jersey state average of 53. And 12 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
2 ZIP codes in Hamilton
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ZIP codes in and around Hamilton. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Hamilton
All 2 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Hamilton
How good is healthcare access in Hamilton, New Jersey?
Hamilton has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 32/100 (Limited Access), measured across 2 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Hamilton has the best healthcare?
ZIP 08690 scores highest in Hamilton at 41/100, while ZIP 8690 scores lowest at 23/100. A 18-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Hamilton have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 8690 in Hamilton scores 23/100, qualifying as a healthcare desert (below 25/100). Even within the same city, access can collapse at the ZIP level — typically driven by specialist shortages and uninsured rates above 20%.
How many doctors are in Hamilton?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Hamilton contains 2 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 Hamilton average healthcare access score of 32/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 2 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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