CITY REPORT MI

Pierson, MI Home Safety Data by ZIP

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 2

Radon Risk (Moderate)

$234K

Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Pierson Water

Homes built before 1986: 40% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
CDC health risk index: 14.89 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Pierson, Michigan, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 2,327 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Pierson.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Pierson
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Pierson

49339

Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Pierson

11.5%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

12.4%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

18.9%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.5% ↑

Diabetes 12.4% ↑

Mental Health 18.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in Pierson

1997

Median Build Year

40%

Built Before 1986

21%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

For a city with a median build year of 1997, Pierson carries a housing profile that straddles the 1986 federal ban on lead solder in plumbing. Neither predominantly new nor predominantly old, the stock presents a moderate aggregate risk environment - with individual risk varying sharply depending on when and where a specific home was built.

1997

Median Year Built

40%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

21%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (21%) 1970–1986 (19%) Post-1986 (60%)

Most homes in Pierson were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Pierson

40%

Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Reading the local data together points toward a structural gap that matters more here than in low-exposure communities. 40% of Pierson stock comes from the pre-rule era, and citywide monitoring either approaches or sits beyond the federal benchmark under Lead and Copper Rule sampling. A baseline kit fits the routine-diligence category, with certified filtration available via retailer networks where confirmed faucet results warrant additional measures.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.