Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver has an average healthcare access score of 42/100 (Limited Access) across 12 ZIP codes. That's 2 points below the Washington state average of 44. And 2 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+
12 ZIP codes in Vancouver
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Vancouver. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Vancouver
All 12 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98664 | 59 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 2 | 98661 | 51 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 3 | 98663 | 50 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 4 | 98683 | 49 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 5 | 98660 | 44 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 6 | 98665 | 43 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 7 | 98684 | 43 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 8 | 98662 | 40 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 9 | 98685 | 39 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 10 | 98686 | 39 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 11 | 98682 | 35 | Limited Access | D | |
| 12 | 98668 | 7 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Vancouver
How good is healthcare access in Vancouver, Washington?
Vancouver has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 42/100 (Limited 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 Vancouver has the best healthcare?
ZIP 98664 scores highest in Vancouver at 59/100, while ZIP 98668 scores lowest at 7/100. A 52-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Vancouver have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 98668 in Vancouver scores 7/100, 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 Vancouver?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver 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 Vancouver average healthcare access score of 42/100 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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