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ZIP 01034 Health Statistics
31.4% of adults have obesity and 10.3% have diabetes, among about 1,977 residents.
- Obesity
- 31.4%
- #115 of 531 · -1.9 pts
- Diabetes
- 10.3%
- #183 of 531 · -1.8 pts
- Smoking
- 12.9%
- about the same
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 3.6%
- -7.5 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Cancer10.7% vs 7.7%
- Depression27.3% vs 21.6%
- Arthritis31.8% vs 25.2%
Lower than the U.S.
- Uninsured (18-64)3.6% vs 11.1%
- Food insecurity9.7% vs 15.9%
- Housing insecurity9.0% vs 13.0%
Health measures
ZIP 01034 compared with Massachusetts and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | MA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4%-1.9 pts | 27.7% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.3%-1.8 pts | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%about the same | 30.9% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 37.1%+0.7 pts | 35.4% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%+0.5 pts | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3%about the same | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 12.6%+2.4 pts | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.0%+0.5 pts | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 10.7%+3.0 pts | 8.5% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 31.8%+6.6 pts | 25.4% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 27.3%+5.7 pts | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 9.8%-2.8 pts | 11.9% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | MA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 12.9%about the same | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%+1.5 pts | 17.0% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 22.9%-2.3 pts | 21.7% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 33.7%-2.4 pts | 33.6% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | MA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 3.6%-7.5 pts | 5.2% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 82.1%+5.3 pts | 80.9% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 74.4%+12.7 pts | 69.8% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 78.3%+2.8 pts | 75.4% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9%+4.7 pts | 89.7% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 70.0%+6.3 pts | 68.4% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 82.1%+6.0 pts | 83.7% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in ZIP 01034?
- About 31.4% of adults in ZIP 01034 have obesity, compared with 27.7% in Massachusetts and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #115 of 531 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.
- How common is diabetes in ZIP 01034?
- About 10.3% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (Massachusetts 9.8%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in ZIP 01034?
- About 12.9% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.
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