COUNTY REPORT CA

San Joaquin County, California

55 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Although county size varies, San Joaquin County's 55 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How San Joaquin County Compares

San Joaquin County78/100
California avg73/100
National avg68/100

How San Joaquin County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
55
ZIP Codes
51
Water Systems

San Joaquin County scores 5 points above the California state average (73/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
55
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95230 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 94960 (55/100)
$552K
Median Home Value
$1,892
Avg Remediation (34% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: San Joaquin 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: 11.2 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 11.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,040, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.348% avg pipe failure probability, 26% of ZIPs at high risk

60.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
25 (25 health)
2023
86 (86 health)
2024
11 (11 health)
2025
8 (8 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 86 violations. Past 5 years: 133 total (133 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
60.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
26%
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: $2,040

Sea Level Rise $825/yr
Flood $560/yr
Energy Code Gap $278/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

299,034 housing units in San Joaquin County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 23%

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 San Joaquin County

$552K
Median Home Value
$1,892
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29% (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 Joaquin County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 San Joaquin County-mokelumne Acres 3,802 201
2 City of Stockton 191,302 198
3 San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village 5,990 180
4 Cdcr California Health Care Facility 5,551 180
5 San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights 1,841 180

51 total water systems serve San Joaquin County.

All ZIP Codes in San Joaquin County

55 ZIP codes tracked in San Joaquin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95230 Farmington 99 A 0 $611K
2 95241 Lodi 98 A 2 (1 health)
3 95378 Tracy 98 A 2 (1 health)
4 95391 Tracy 98 A 2 (1 health) $860K
5 95258 Woodbridge 95 A 0 $554K
6 95320 Escalon 95 A 0 $490K
7 95242 Lodi 94 A 2 (1 health) $550K
8 95377 Tracy 94 A 2 (1 health) $774K
9 95330 Lathrop 90 A 0 $605K
10 95240 Lodi 89 A 2 (1 health) $444K
11 95376 Tracy 89 A 2 (1 health) $588K
12 95237 Lockeford 88 A 0 $423K
13 95366 Ripon 88 A 0 $673K
14 95236 Linden 87 A 0 $648K
15 95336 Manteca 86 A 3 (1 health) $523K
16 95304 Tracy 84 B 2 (1 health) $869K
17 95220 Acampo 83 B 0 $719K
18 95337 Manteca 81 B 3 (1 health) $611K
19 95632 Galt 78 B 2 (1 health) $488K
20 95201 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health)
21 95202 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health) $322K
22 95205 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health) $289K
23 95208 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health)
24 95209 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health) $465K
25 95210 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health) $337K
26 95211 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health)
27 95213 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health)
28 95214 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health)
29 95267 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health)
30 95269 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health)
31 95296 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health)
32 95297 Stockton 77 B 9 (6 health)
33 91775 San Gabriel 73 B 0 $1043K
34 94528 Diablo 73 B 0 $2000K
35 94913 San Rafael 73 B 0
36 94914 Kentfield 73 B 0
37 94979 San Anselmo 73 B 0
38 95227 Clements 73 B 0 $730K
39 95385 Vernalis 73 B 0
40 95203 Stockton 72 B 9 (6 health) $350K
41 95204 Stockton 72 B 9 (6 health) $358K
42 95206 Stockton 72 B 9 (6 health) $389K
43 95207 Stockton 72 B 9 (6 health) $409K
44 95212 Stockton 72 B 9 (6 health) $499K
45 95215 Stockton 72 B 9 (6 health) $379K
46 95219 Stockton 72 B 9 (6 health) $540K
47 94912 San Rafael 66 C 0
48 94978 Fairfax 66 C 0
49 95253 Victor 66 C 0
50 95697 Yolo 66 C 0
51 95231 French Camp 62 C 11 (11 health) $478K
52 94930 Fairfax 60 C 0 $1152K
53 94901 San Rafael 55 C 0 $1370K
54 94957 Ross 55 C 0 $2000K
55 94960 San Anselmo 55 C 0 $1589K

Recommended Buyer Guides for San Joaquin County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

San Joaquin County in California covers 55 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

32 of 55 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 142 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 55 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County is served by 51 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 55 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in San Joaquin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in San Joaquin County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,040 per homeowner.
How old are homes in San Joaquin County?
The median home build year in San Joaquin County is 1979. 60.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does San Joaquin County compare to California?
San Joaquin County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the California state average of 73/100.

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