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Irwin, OH: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$242K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (0.5% of home value)

Key Facts for Irwin Residents

  • Homes built before 1986: 82% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 12.17 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Irwin, Ohio, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 524 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 Irwin.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Irwin
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

All ZIP Codes in Irwin

Data Sources

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

Irwin Community Health Snapshot

10.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.2%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.1%
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 10.4% ↑
Diabetes 10.2% ↓
Mental Health 16.1% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Irwin Infrastructure Age

1953
Median Build Year
82%
Built Before 1986
55%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 82% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Irwin is predominantly an older city - a median build year of 1953 puts most of the residential inventory in the range where pre-1986 plumbing materials were the standard.

1953
Median Year Built
82%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
55%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (55%) 1970–1986 (27%) Post-1986 (18%)

Over half of homes in Irwin 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Irwin

Placing remediation in the context of Irwin's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.

Median Home Value
$241,700
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in Irwin are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 32% above the Ohio average.

Irwin: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

82%
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.

Practically, the structural drivers in Irwin - 82% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark - make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Irwin?
Estimated remediation costs in Irwin average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Irwin, OH: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/oh/irwin/
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  title  = {{Irwin, OH: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/oh/irwin/}
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Page version: August 2026.

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