Pennsylvania - 8th District
119th Congress · 145 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress
ZipCheckup's versioned Home Safety Profile covers 145 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania's 8th District: the model 4.0.0 average is Grade D (53/100). 2,816 EPA violations on record, 48 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes from Pennsylvania's 8th District are listed below. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18407 | Carbondale | 67 | C | 0 |
| 2 | 18433 | Jermyn | 67 | C | 0 |
| 3 | 18321 | Bartonsville | 65 | C | 6 |
| 4 | 18342 | Mountainhome | 65 | C | 5 |
| 5 | 18370 | Swiftwater | 65 | C | 6 |
| 6 | 18372 | Tannersville | 65 | C | 6 |
| 7 | 18325 | Canadensis | 58 | C | 28 |
| 8 | 18355 | Scotrun | 58 | C | 19 (1 health) |
| 9 | 18353 | Saylorsburg | 51 | D | 43 (1 health) |
| 10 | 18301 | East Stroudsburg | 50 | D | 103 (9 health) |
| 11 | 18344 | Mount Pocono | 50 | D | 0 |
| 12 | 18346 | Pocono Summit | 50 | D | 0 |
| 13 | 18360 | Stroudsburg | 50 | D | 80 (3 health) |
| 14 | 18403 | Archbald | 50 | D | 0 |
| 15 | 18414 | Dalton | 50 | D | 0 |
| 16 | 18434 | Jessup | 50 | D | 0 |
| 17 | 18436 | Lake Ariel | 50 | D | 255 (9 health) |
| 18 | 18447 | Olyphant | 50 | D | 0 |
| 19 | 18452 | Peckville | 50 | D | 0 |
| 20 | 18466 | Tobyhanna | 50 | D | 0 |
| 21 | 18471 | Waverly | 50 | D | 1 |
| 22 | 18503 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 |
| 23 | 18504 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 |
| 24 | 18505 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 |
| 25 | 18507 | Moosic | 50 | D | 0 |
| 26 | 18508 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 |
| 27 | 18509 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 |
| 28 | 18510 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 |
| 29 | 18512 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 |
| 30 | 18517 | Taylor | 50 | D | 0 |
| 31 | 18518 | Old Forge | 50 | D | 0 |
| 32 | 18519 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 |
| 33 | 18411 | Clarks Summit | 49 | D | 4 |
| 34 | 18326 | Cresco | 41 | D | 28 |
| 35 | 18201 | Hazleton | N/A | N/A | 9 |
| 36 | 18202 | Hazleton | N/A | N/A | 9 |
| 37 | 18221 | Drifton | N/A | N/A | 9 |
| 38 | 18222 | Drums | N/A | N/A | 43 (1 health) |
| 39 | 18223 | Ebervale | N/A | N/A | 9 |
| 40 | 18224 | Freeland | N/A | N/A | 15 |
| 41 | 18225 | Harleigh | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 42 | 18234 | Lattimer Mines | N/A | N/A | 9 |
| 43 | 18239 | Milnesville | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 44 | 18247 | Saint Johns | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 45 | 18302 | East Stroudsburg | N/A | N/A | 147 (2 health) |
| 46 | 18320 | Analomink | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 47 | 18322 | Brodheadsville | N/A | N/A | 1204 |
| 48 | 18323 | Buck Hill Falls | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 49 | 18324 | Bushkill | N/A | N/A | 23 (4 health) |
| 50 | 18327 | Delaware Water Gap | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Overview
Pennsylvania's 8th District encompasses 145 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is D (53/100).
2816 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 48 are health-based violations. About 60% of the 86 ZIP records with a reported violation count have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Lead and Copper Rule - 473 violations
- Groundwater Rule - 246 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 111 violations
- 2,4,5-TP - 68 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 57 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1966 (~60 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 7 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Home Safety Score model 4.0.0: methodology and source contracts
- 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 145 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania's 8th District.