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Overall Health Score
Most healthcare needs can be met within a short drive for residents of 19899.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
88/100
Excellent Access
Comparisons
How the 88/100 overall health score for 19899 is calculated
Demographics, insurance coverage, and social determinants of health
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
Commute times, public transit access, and vehicle availability
Health insurance coverage and social determinants of health
The Insurance Index reflects the demographic and social determinants of health in 19899. It factors in insurance coverage, poverty rates, age distribution, and population vulnerability to provide a composite view of community health readiness.
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth access
The Provider Density metric measures the availability of healthcare professionals near 19899. This includes primary care physicians, specialists, dentists, mental health professionals, and telehealth availability. A higher score means more providers per capita within a reasonable driving distance.
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
The Hospital Proximity metric evaluates distance to hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, and inpatient facilities near 19899. It factors in hospital quality ratings, bed availability, trauma center level, and average travel time to the nearest emergency department.
Commute infrastructure, public transit access, and vehicle availability
The Transit Access metric captures how easily residents can physically reach healthcare facilities. It combines commute patterns, public transit access, vehicle ownership rates, and walk/bike infrastructure to assess transportation barriers to care.
ZIP code 19899 on the map
Health scores for ZIP codes near 19899
Scores can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIP codes. A 20-point difference often means the boundary between having a hospital within 15 minutes versus needing to drive 45 minutes.
| ZIP Code | City | Score | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19801 | Wilmington, DE | 52 | D+ | 0.91 mi |
| 19806 | Wilmington, DE | 52 | D+ | 0.99 mi |
| 19802 | Wilmington, DE | 53 | D+ | 1.12 mi |
| 19805 | Wilmington, DE | 51 | D+ | 2.15 mi |
| 19803 | Wilmington, DE | 53 | D+ | 3.15 mi |
| 19710 | Montchanin, DE | 51 | D+ | 3.2 mi |
| 19809 | Wilmington, DE | 53 | D+ | 3.2 mi |
| 19732 | Rockland, DE | 52 | D+ | 3.3 mi |
| 19807 | Wilmington, DE | 51 | D+ | 3.87 mi |
| 19804 | Wilmington, DE | 50 | D+ | 4.06 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Wilmington, Delaware
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View on MapProvider density is one of the strongest predictors of healthcare access. ZIPs with fewer than 1 provider per 1,000 residents are classified as Health Professional Shortage Areas by HRSA.
Hospitals, clinics, and care centers near Delaware
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC
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ANESTHESIA SERVICES PA
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Emergency services access is measured by drive time. The national standard is 30 minutes to the nearest ER. Rural ZIPs often exceed 60 minutes.
Wilmington, Delaware
Key demographic data for ZIP code 19899
Population density, median age, and income directly affect healthcare infrastructure. Older, wealthier communities attract more specialists. Younger, lower-income areas often have higher uninsured rates and fewer providers.
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