COUNTY REPORT CA

Mariposa County, California

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Across Mariposa County, EPA compliance data for 6 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.

How Mariposa County Compares

Mariposa County58/100
California avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Mariposa County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Mariposa County scores 15 points below the California state average (73/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
58
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95338 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95389 (53/100)
$391K
Median Home Value
$400
Avg Remediation (10% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Mariposa 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: 14 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 13.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,973, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

71.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
71.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,973

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $233/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,419 housing units in Mariposa County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 17%

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 Mariposa County

$391K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Mariposa 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 Mariposa County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Mariposa County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 MARIPOSA PUBLIC UTILITY DIST 2,000 1
2 Ponderosa Basin Mutual Wtr Company 798 1
3 Yosemite West Water System 420 1
4 Mariposa Pines Mutual 284 1
5 Mpwd-coulterville Csa 1 193 1

6 total water systems serve Mariposa County.

All ZIP Codes in Mariposa County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Mariposa County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95338 Mariposa 81 B 1 $367K
2 95306 Catheys Valley 53 D 0
3 95318 El Portal 53 D 0 $298K
4 95325 Hornitos 53 D 0
5 95345 Midpines 53 D 0 $416K
6 95389 Yosemite National Park 53 D 0 $913K

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Overview

Mariposa County in California covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).

1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Mariposa County?
Mariposa County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Mariposa County?
Mariposa County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Mariposa County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Mariposa County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,973 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Mariposa County?
The median home build year in Mariposa County is 1976. 71.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Mariposa County compare to California?
Mariposa County has an average water safety score of 58/100, which is below the California state average of 73/100.

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