Description
Displays the estimated number of low-income residents in the ZCTA who are not served by any health centers. The number is calculated by subtracting the number of total health center patients reported in the UDS for that ZCTA (from all health centers reporting 11 or more patients residing in that ZCTA) from the number of low-income (below 200% FPL) residents in that same ZCTA. Because income is not reported in the UDS at the ZIP Code level, this measure is only an estimate and should be interpreted as such. In the dot density map, one dot equals 100 low-income residents from that ZCTA that do not go to any health center. Each dot is randomly placed in the ZCTA. Note: Pending the release of 2022 American Community Survey data, statistics such as program penetration and unmet need by insurance category are comparing 2022 patients to 2021 population data.
Data Source(s)
American Community Survey (ACS) five-year estimates for ZCTAs, 2017-2021 (U.S. Census Bureau)
Uniform Data System, 2022 (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Next Planned Update
March 2024
Where It’s Found in the UDS Mapper
Explore Service Area Tool: Data Table, Additional Health Center Related Data
Explore Service Area Tool: Advanced Analysis
Main Maps Tool: UDS Data, Not Served by Health Centers
Main Maps Tool: UDS Data, Not Served (Dot Density)