Pennsylvania — 8th District
119th Congress · 217 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · 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 Pennsylvania's 8th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18464 | Tafton | 71 | B | 54 (4 health) |
| 2 | 18501 | Scranton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 18503 | Scranton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 4 | 18510 | Scranton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 5 | 18512 | Scranton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 6 | 18515 | Scranton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 7 | 18710 | Wilkes Barre | 70 | B | 0 |
| 8 | 18711 | Wilkes Barre | 70 | B | 0 |
| 9 | 18764 | Wilkes Barre | 70 | B | 0 |
| 10 | 18438 | Lakeville | 67 | C | 111 (5 health) |
| 11 | 18502 | Scranton | 66 | C | 0 |
| 12 | 18540 | Scranton | 66 | C | 0 |
| 13 | 18577 | Scranton | 66 | C | 0 |
| 14 | 18762 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 15 | 18765 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 16 | 18766 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 17 | 18767 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 18 | 18769 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 19 | 18773 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 20 | 18813 | Brooklyn | 66 | C | 85 (9 health) |
| 21 | 18016 | Bethlehem | 65 | C | 16 (1 health) |
| 22 | 18025 | Bethlehem | 65 | C | 16 (1 health) |
| 23 | 18504 | Scranton | 65 | C | 0 |
| 24 | 18505 | Scranton | 65 | C | 0 |
| 25 | 18519 | Scranton | 65 | C | 0 |
| 26 | 18701 | Wilkes Barre | 65 | C | 0 |
| 27 | 18703 | Wilkes Barre | 65 | C | 0 |
| 28 | 18340 | Millrift | 63 | C | 0 |
| 29 | 18443 | Milanville | 63 | C | 0 |
| 30 | 18457 | Rowland | 63 | C | 0 |
| 31 | 18460 | South Sterling | 63 | C | 0 |
| 32 | 18469 | Tyler Hill | 63 | C | 0 |
| 33 | 18473 | White Mills | 63 | C | 0 |
| 34 | 18826 | Kingsley | 63 | C | 0 |
| 35 | 18336 | Matamoras | 62 | C | 264 (3 health) |
| 36 | 18202 | Hazleton | 61 | C | 12 (1 health) |
| 37 | 18436 | Lake Ariel | 61 | C | 109 (1 health) |
| 38 | 18458 | Shohola | 61 | C | 131 |
| 39 | 18705 | Wilkes Barre | 60 | C | 0 |
| 40 | 18706 | Wilkes Barre | 60 | C | 0 |
| 41 | 18015 | Bethlehem | 59 | C | 16 (1 health) |
| 42 | 18017 | Bethlehem | 59 | C | 16 (1 health) |
| 43 | 18018 | Bethlehem | 59 | C | 16 (1 health) |
| 44 | 18020 | Bethlehem | 59 | C | 16 (1 health) |
| 45 | 18301 | East Stroudsburg | 59 | C | 15 (3 health) |
| 46 | 18302 | East Stroudsburg | 59 | C | 15 (3 health) |
| 47 | 18326 | Cresco | 59 | C | 3 |
| 48 | 18431 | Honesdale | 59 | C | 15 (3 health) |
| 49 | 17543 | Lititz | 58 | C | 5 |
| 50 | 18219 | Conyngham | 58 | C | 77 (4 health) |
Overview
Pennsylvania's 8th District serving an estimated 8,650,847 residents encompasses 217 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is D (50/100).
7224 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 269 are health-based violations. About 29% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Lead and Copper Rule — 1021 violations
- Contaminant 0700 — 822 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule — 270 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 269 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) — 199 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1963 (~63 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder — consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 15 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 217 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania's 8th District.