Ohio — 5th District
119th Congress · 131 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · 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 Ohio's 5th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45853 | Kalida | 83 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 45872 | North Baltimore | 81 | B | 2 |
| 3 | 45876 | Ottoville | 81 | B | 0 |
| 4 | 45813 | Antwerp | 80 | B | 4 |
| 5 | 43466 | Wayne | 79 | B | 3 |
| 6 | 44001 | Amherst | 78 | B | 1 |
| 7 | 44011 | Avon | 78 | B | 0 |
| 8 | 44054 | Sheffield Lake | 78 | B | 0 |
| 9 | 44052 | Lorain | 77 | B | 3 |
| 10 | 45877 | Pandora | 75 | B | 0 |
| 11 | 45879 | Paulding | 75 | B | 6 (5 health) |
| 12 | 45880 | Payne | 74 | B | 2 |
| 13 | 44090 | Wellington | 73 | B | 1 |
| 14 | 45856 | Leipsic | 73 | B | 2 (2 health) |
| 15 | 43406 | Bradner | 72 | B | 0 |
| 16 | 44055 | Lorain | 72 | B | 3 |
| 17 | 43552 | Perrysburg | 71 | B | 19 |
| 18 | 44012 | Avon Lake | 70 | B | 0 |
| 19 | 44882 | Sycamore | 70 | B | 0 |
| 20 | 45827 | Cloverdale | 70 | B | 1 |
| 21 | 45839 | Findlay | 70 | B | 0 |
| 22 | 44815 | Bettsville | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) |
| 23 | 44836 | Green Springs | 69 | C | 2 |
| 24 | 43565 | Tontogany | 68 | C | 2 |
| 25 | 45828 | Coldwater | 68 | C | 4 |
| 26 | 44053 | Lorain | 67 | C | 3 |
| 27 | 45875 | Ottawa | 67 | C | 2 (1 health) |
| 28 | 43551 | Perrysburg | 66 | C | 19 |
| 29 | 44044 | Grafton | 66 | C | 1 |
| 30 | 44849 | Nevada | 66 | C | 0 |
| 31 | 45808 | Beaverdam | 66 | C | 0 |
| 32 | 45830 | Columbus Grove | 66 | C | 6 |
| 33 | 45874 | Ohio City | 66 | C | 3 |
| 34 | 45887 | Spencerville | 66 | C | 2 |
| 35 | 45898 | Willshire | 66 | C | 9 (1 health) |
| 36 | 43537 | Maumee | 65 | C | 5 |
| 37 | 44039 | North Ridgeville | 65 | C | 0 |
| 38 | 44827 | Crestline | 65 | C | 1 |
| 39 | 45846 | Fort Recovery | 65 | C | 0 |
| 40 | 44867 | Republic | 64 | C | 3 |
| 41 | 43413 | Cygnet | 63 | C | 0 |
| 42 | 43443 | Luckey | 63 | C | 0 |
| 43 | 43457 | Risingsun | 63 | C | 0 |
| 44 | 44817 | Bloomdale | 63 | C | 0 |
| 45 | 43351 | Upper Sandusky | 62 | C | 0 |
| 46 | 45814 | Arlington | 62 | C | 1 |
| 47 | 45890 | Vanlue | 62 | C | 5 |
| 48 | 44807 | Attica | 61 | C | 24 (4 health) |
| 49 | 44830 | Fostoria | 61 | C | 10 (1 health) |
| 50 | 45850 | Harrod | 61 | C | 2 |
Overview
Ohio's 5th District serving an estimated 1,934,194 residents encompasses 131 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (56/100).
597 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 126 are health-based violations. About 44% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Surface Water Treatment Rule — 155 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) — 142 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 58 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) — 51 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule — 51 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1955 (~71 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder — consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 1 ZIP code 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 131 ZIP codes in Ohio's 5th District.