COUNTY REPORT CA

San Francisco County, California

59 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

The systems supplying San Francisco County's 59 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How San Francisco County Compares

San Francisco County55/100
California avg73/100
National avg68/100

How San Francisco County Compares

C
County Grade
55/100
Avg Safety Score
59
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

San Francisco County scores 18 points below the California state average (73/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
55
Avg Safety Score
59
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 94102 (59/100)
Lowest ZIP: 94188 (53/100)
$1500K
Median Home Value
$1,569
Avg Remediation (10% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: San Francisco 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: 8.9 (asthma 8.4%, diabetes 10.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,145, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.389% avg pipe failure probability, 41% of ZIPs at high risk

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
59 (59 health)
2022
177 (177 health)
2024
118 (118 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 177 violations. Past 5 years: 354 total (354 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 8.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 17.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

39%
Pipe Failure Probability
41%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,145

Sea Level Rise $380/yr
Underground Tanks $240/yr
Energy Code Gap $223/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

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

$1500K
Median Home Value
$1,569
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in San Francisco 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 San Francisco County residents

Asthma 8.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 17.2% (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 San Francisco County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Presidio of San Francisco 3,500 413
2 Six Acres Water Company 66 413
3 Sonoma County Mutual Water Company 40 413
4 Sunrise Mobilehome Park 37 413
5 Sfpuc City Distribution Division 848,019 189

7 total water systems serve San Francisco County.

All ZIP Codes in San Francisco County

59 ZIP codes tracked in San Francisco County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 94102 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $996K
2 94103 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1058K
3 94104 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1993K
4 94105 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1462K
5 94107 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1227K
6 94108 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1208K
7 94109 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1390K
8 94110 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1500K
9 94114 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1772K
10 94115 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1684K
11 94118 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1817K
12 94120 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health)
13 94121 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1635K
14 94122 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1507K
15 94123 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $2000K
16 94124 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1043K
17 94127 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1898K
18 94131 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1750K
19 94132 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1459K
20 94133 San Francisco 59 C 7 (6 health) $1519K
21 94111 San Francisco 54 D 7 (6 health) $1217K
22 94112 San Francisco 54 D 7 (6 health) $1160K
23 94116 San Francisco 54 D 7 (6 health) $1450K
24 94101 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
25 94117 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health) $1641K
26 94119 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
27 94125 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
28 94126 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
29 94129 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
30 94130 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
31 94134 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health) $1064K
32 94136 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
33 94137 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
34 94139 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
35 94140 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
36 94141 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
37 94142 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
38 94143 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
39 94144 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
40 94145 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
41 94146 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
42 94147 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
43 94150 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
44 94151 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
45 94153 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
46 94154 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
47 94156 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
48 94158 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health) $1501K
49 94159 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
50 94160 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
51 94161 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
52 94162 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
53 94163 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
54 94164 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
55 94171 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
56 94172 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
57 94175 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
58 94177 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)
59 94188 San Francisco 53 D 7 (6 health)

Recommended Buyer Guides for San Francisco 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

San Francisco County in California covers 59 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).

59 of 59 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 354 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in San Francisco County?
San Francisco 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 San Francisco County?
San Francisco County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 59 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in San Francisco County?
The primary environmental risk factor in San Francisco County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,145 per homeowner.
How does San Francisco County compare to California?
San Francisco County has an average water safety score of 55/100, which is below the California state average of 73/100.

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