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Overall Health Score
Critical shortage of healthcare services in the 28542 area.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
18/100
Healthcare Desert
Comparisons
How the 18/100 overall health score for 28542 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 28542. 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 28542. 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 28542. 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 28542 on the map
Health scores for ZIP codes near 28542
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28460 | Sneads Ferry, NC | 17 | F | 4.33 mi |
| 28547 | Camp Lejeune, NC | 29 | F | 7.71 mi |
| 28544 | Midway Park, NC | 31 | F | 10.18 mi |
| 28543 | Tarawa Terrace, NC | 31 | F | 10.68 mi |
| 28539 | Hubert, NC | 26 | F | 11.67 mi |
| 28540 | Jacksonville, NC | 29 | F | 13.53 mi |
| 28445 | Holly Ridge, NC | 18 | F | 13.77 mi |
| 28546 | Jacksonville, NC | 32 | F | 13.92 mi |
| 28582 | Stella, NC | 28 | F | 16.04 mi |
| 28584 | Swansboro, NC | 23 | F | 16.87 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
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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 North Carolina
Emergency services access is measured by drive time. The national standard is 30 minutes to the nearest ER. Rural ZIPs often exceed 60 minutes.
Telehealth access and commute patterns affecting healthcare delivery
Telehealth Boost reflects broadband availability and telehealth-capable providers. A higher percentage indicates greater virtual care access, reducing reliance on physical travel.
How transportation barriers affect healthcare access
52/100
Moderate Transportation Vulnerability
Higher scores = more vulnerable to transportation barriers
0.0%
Zero-Vehicle Households
9.34 mi
Nearest Hospital
3,559
Population
Transportation is the #1 non-medical barrier to healthcare access. Patients who lack reliable transportation miss 3x more appointments and have worse outcomes across every chronic condition.
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
15.1% of the population in 28542 drive to work alone. Approximately 60.9% of residents get to work in less than 30 minutes. The average household size is approximately 3.99 members with about 1.79 cars per household.
An estimated 6.5% of residents has some form of health insurance. N/A have public health insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or TRICARE. About N/A have private health insurance. With 93.5% of the population uninsured, access to affordable care remains a significant challenge in this area.
ZIP code 28542 has a total population of 3,559 with a median age of 20.7. The area is 60.7% White, 11.1% Black, 2.7% Asian, and 21.3% Hispanic or Latino. The male-to-female ratio is 9.82. There are 195 residents under 18 and 0 residents over 65.
The median household income in 28542 is $112,981. Above-average income levels generally support better healthcare access through ability to afford insurance premiums, copays, and transportation.
There are 77 housing units in 28542, with 0 owner-occupied and 77 renter-occupied. The median monthly housing cost is $1,607.
Key demographic data for ZIP code 28542
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.
Population diversity in ZIP 28542
Healthcare access disparities correlate with racial composition. Racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately located in Health Professional Shortage Areas, and Asian communities often face language access barriers. Source: HRSA, Health Workforce Analysis
Median: $112,981
Median household income is the strongest single predictor of health insurance coverage. ZIPs below $35,000 median income have uninsured rates 3–4x higher than ZIPs above $100,000.
54.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher
Education level correlates with health literacy — the ability to understand medical information and navigate the healthcare system. Areas with higher bachelor's degree rates typically have better preventive care utilization.
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