Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach has an average healthcare access score of 51/100 (Moderate Access) across 12 ZIP codes. That's 12 points above the Virginia state average of 39. And 7 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
Moderate Access
Grade: C
12 ZIP codes in Virginia Beach
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Virginia Beach. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Virginia Beach
All 12 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23459 | 95 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 2 | 23460 | 84 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 3 | 23461 | 67 | Moderate Access | C+ | |
| 4 | 23464 | 51 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 5 | 23455 | 49 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 6 | 23462 | 48 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 7 | 23452 | 44 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 8 | 23453 | 41 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 9 | 23456 | 37 | Limited Access | D | |
| 10 | 23454 | 35 | Limited Access | D | |
| 11 | 23451 | 33 | Limited Access | D | |
| 12 | 23457 | 28 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Virginia Beach
How good is healthcare access in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
Virginia Beach has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 51/100 (Moderate Access), measured across 12 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Virginia Beach has the best healthcare?
ZIP 23459 scores highest in Virginia Beach at 95/100, while ZIP 23457 scores lowest at 28/100. A 67-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Virginia Beach have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach contains 12 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 Virginia Beach average healthcare access score of 51/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 12 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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