COUNTY REPORT CA

Marin County, California

42 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Marin County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Marin County - 42 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.

How Marin County Compares

Marin County100/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Marin County Compares

A
County Grade
100/100
Avg Safety Score
42
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Marin County scores 24 points above the California state average (76/100) and 27 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
100
Avg Safety Score
42
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 94901 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 94973 (100/100)
$1493K
Median Home Value
$1,295
Avg Remediation (9% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Marin County, California

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 10.8 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 10.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,981, driven primarily by sea_level

82.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Marin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
8 (8 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
4 (4 health)
2024
7 (7 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 23 total (23 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 21.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
82.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
78%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,981

Sea Level Rise $2,071/yr
Flood $1,424/yr
Energy Code Gap $577/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

111,551 housing units in Marin County

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 39%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Marin County

$1493K
Median Home Value
$1,295
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Marin County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Marin County residents

Asthma 9.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 21.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Marin County

7 community water systems serving Marin County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Marin County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Marin County

42 ZIP codes tracked in Marin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 94901 San Rafael 100 A 0 $1370K
2 94903 San Rafael 100 A 0 $1149K
3 94904 Greenbrae 100 A 0 $2000K
4 94920 Belvedere Tiburon 100 A 0 $2000K
5 94924 Bolinas 100 A 1 $2000K
6 94925 Corte Madera 100 A 0 $1702K
7 94930 Fairfax 100 A 0 $1152K
8 94933 Forest Knolls 100 A 0 $886K
9 94937 Inverness 100 A 0 $1537K
10 94938 Lagunitas 100 A 0 $1005K
11 94939 Larkspur 100 A 0 $2000K
12 94941 Mill Valley 100 A 0 $1990K
13 94945 Novato 100 A 0 $1094K
14 94946 Nicasio 100 A 0 $2000K
15 94947 Novato 100 A 0 $995K
16 94949 Novato 100 A 0 $1076K
17 94957 Ross 100 A 0 $2000K
18 94960 San Anselmo 100 A 0 $1589K
19 94963 San Geronimo 100 A 0 $1221K
20 94964 San Quentin 100 A 0
21 94965 Sausalito 100 A 0 $1493K
22 94973 Woodacre 100 A 0 $1111K
23 94912 San Rafael
24 94913 San Rafael
25 94914 Kentfield
26 94915 San Rafael
27 94929 Dillon Beach $1564K
28 94940 Marshall 0
29 94942 Mill Valley
30 94948 Novato
31 94950 Olema
32 94956 Point Reyes Station 0 $2000K
33 94966 Sausalito
34 94970 Stinson Beach 1 $1458K
35 94971 Tomales 0 $880K
36 94974 San Quentin
37 94976 Corte Madera
38 94977 Larkspur
39 94978 Fairfax
40 94979 San Anselmo
41 94998 Novato
42 95950 Grimes 2

Recommended Buyer Guides for Marin County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Marin County in California covers 42 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 22 scored records.

3 of 27 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Marin County?
Marin County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 42 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Marin County?
Marin County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 42 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Marin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Marin County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,981 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Marin County?
The median home build year in Marin County is 1963. 82.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Marin County compare to California?
Marin County has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Marin County, CA: HSS 100/100; 3 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/marin/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-california-marin,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Marin County, CA: HSS 100/100; 3 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/marin/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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