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Saint Paul, NE Home Safety Data by ZIP

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$209K
Median Home Value
$2,200
Est. Remediation (1.1% of home value)

Saint Paul Water: The Quick Version

  • Homes built before 1986: 71% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.5 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Saint Paul, Nebraska, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 3,710 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 Saint Paul.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Saint Paul
  • 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 Saint Paul

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Saint Paul

9.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.4%
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 9.1% ↓
Diabetes 11.5% ↑
Mental Health 13.4% ↓

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

How Old Is Saint Paul's Housing Stock?

1977
Median Build Year
71%
Built Before 1986
39%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 71% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

What does a median build year of 1977 mean for water safety in Saint Paul? It means the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed before 1986, when lead solder was federally banned, and a large share may predate 1970, when lead pipes were commonly used - making plumbing age a central variable in household-level lead risk across much of the city.

1977
Median Year Built
71%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
39%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (39%) 1970–1986 (32%) Post-1986 (29%)

Over half of homes in Saint Paul were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Saint Paul: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Across the Saint Paul housing market, the estimated remediation share lands in a middle tier - not a minor footnote, but not a prohibitive burden either; the cost-to-value ratio reflects a moderate equity commitment, one that sits above routine maintenance territory and warrants a dedicated line in the household budget.

Median Home Value
$208,900
Est. Remediation
$2,200
Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Saint Paul. The estimated $1,200–$3,300 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 20% above the Nebraska average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Saint Paul

71%
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.

If 71% of the Saint Paul inventory comes from before the federal ban on lead-bearing solder - and if utility samples sit at or near 0.015 mg/L - the gap between citywide averages and one specific faucet becomes a practical concern rather than a theoretical one. That is why one-home reads exist as a separate measurement. A certified filter through retailer networks addresses confirmed exposure where it appears in a household.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Saint Paul

1
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$27,672
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Saint Paul contains 1 flood insurance claim. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $27,672. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,200</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Saint Paul?
Estimated remediation costs in Saint Paul average $2,200 per household, ranging from $1,200 to $3,300. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Saint Paul, NE Home Safety Data by ZIP. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ne/saint-paul/
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Page version: August 2026.

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