Michigan — 5th District
119th Congress · 138 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Michigan's 5th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49121 | Niles | 98 | A | 7 (1 health) |
| 2 | 49104 | Berrien Springs | 97 | A | 8 (2 health) |
| 3 | 49115 | Harbert | 97 | A | 5 |
| 4 | 49101 | Baroda | 95 | A | 0 |
| 5 | 49103 | Berrien Springs | 93 | A | 8 (2 health) |
| 6 | 49023 | Benton Harbor | 92 | A | 16 (6 health) |
| 7 | 49107 | Buchanan | 90 | A | 0 |
| 8 | 49117 | New Buffalo | 89 | A | 2 |
| 9 | 49120 | Niles | 89 | A | 7 (1 health) |
| 10 | 49126 | Sodus | 88 | A | 0 |
| 11 | 49128 | Three Oaks | 88 | A | 1 |
| 12 | 48063 | Columbus | 86 | A | 2 (1 health) |
| 13 | 49022 | Benton Harbor | 84 | B | 16 (6 health) |
| 14 | 49267 | Ottawa Lake | 83 | B | 1 |
| 15 | 49106 | Bridgman | 81 | B | 12 |
| 16 | 48179 | South Rockwood | 78 | B | 0 |
| 17 | 48117 | Carleton | 77 | B | 1 |
| 18 | 49087 | Schoolcraft | 77 | B | 0 |
| 19 | 49098 | Watervliet | 76 | B | 95 |
| 20 | 48004 | Anchorville | 73 | B | 0 |
| 21 | 48027 | Goodells | 73 | B | 0 |
| 22 | 49125 | Sawyer | 73 | B | 0 |
| 23 | 49038 | Coloma | 72 | B | 8 |
| 24 | 48131 | Dundee | 70 | B | 1 |
| 25 | 49028 | Bronson | 70 | B | 0 |
| 26 | 49091 | Sturgis | 70 | B | 0 |
| 27 | 49270 | Petersburg | 70 | B | 10 |
| 28 | 49274 | Reading | 70 | B | 0 |
| 29 | 49286 | Tecumseh | 70 | B | 0 |
| 30 | 48162 | Monroe | 69 | C | 6 |
| 31 | 49032 | Centreville | 69 | C | 7 (1 health) |
| 32 | 49099 | White Pigeon | 69 | C | 2 |
| 33 | 49237 | Concord | 69 | C | 2 |
| 34 | 49047 | Dowagiac | 68 | C | 50 (2 health) |
| 35 | 49082 | Quincy | 68 | C | 20 (2 health) |
| 36 | 49224 | Albion | 68 | C | 13 (2 health) |
| 37 | 49053 | Galesburg | 67 | C | 17 (3 health) |
| 38 | 49039 | Hagar Shores | 66 | C | 0 |
| 39 | 49084 | Riverside | 66 | C | 0 |
| 40 | 49102 | Berrien Center | 66 | C | 0 |
| 41 | 49111 | Eau Claire | 66 | C | 9 |
| 42 | 49113 | Galien | 66 | C | 0 |
| 43 | 49116 | Lakeside | 66 | C | 0 |
| 44 | 49119 | New Troy | 66 | C | 0 |
| 45 | 49129 | Union Pier | 66 | C | 0 |
| 46 | 49250 | Jonesville | 66 | C | 0 |
| 47 | 49284 | Springport | 66 | C | 0 |
| 48 | 49067 | Marcellus | 65 | C | 2 |
| 49 | 49127 | Stevensville | 65 | C | 0 |
| 50 | 49256 | Morenci | 65 | C | 2 |
Overview
Michigan's 5th District serving an estimated 1,516,162 residents encompasses 138 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (58/100).
1336 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 113 are health-based violations. About 51% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) — 96 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 85 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule — 79 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule — 58 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) — 54 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1965 (~61 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder — consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 3 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 138 ZIP codes in Michigan's 5th District.