I came across this story when I was starting to do some pre-reporting for a pitch on the social determinants of health. I liked the use of data in this story, because I thought it was presented in easy to understand graphics. I especially liked the interactive maps, which gives readers the opportunity to explore data specific to each zip code. Readers can begin to understand the clustering of zip codes with less positive health outcomes, as well as some of the specific health and behavioral issues that present unique challenges to achieving longer life expectancy.
When combined with the information in the text and the other graphic elements, the readers can understand the demographics - racial, economic, and other - that are contributing to lower than desired life expectancy for any given zip code.
https://time.com/5608268/zip-code-health/