COUNTY REPORT CA

San Joaquin County, California

44 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for San Joaquin County: A.

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

Although county size varies, San Joaquin County's 44 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How San Joaquin County Compares

San Joaquin County85/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How San Joaquin County Compares

A
County Grade
85/100
Avg Safety Score
44
ZIP Codes
34
Water Systems

San Joaquin County scores 9 points above the California state average (76/100) and 12 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
85
Avg Safety Score
44
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95304 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95336 (81/100)
$499K
Median Home Value
$1,888
Avg Remediation (38% 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: 11.4 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 12.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,623, driven primarily by flood

56.3% 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
2 (2 health)
2022
16 (16 health)
2023
54 (54 health)
2024
11 (11 health)
2025
8 (8 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 54 violations. Past 5 years: 91 total (91 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 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
56.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
30%
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: $1,623

Flood $683/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $368/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

262,396 housing units in San Joaquin County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 26%

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

$499K
Median Home Value
$1,888
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
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 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving San Joaquin County

8 community water systems serving San Joaquin County.

Show all 8 water systems

34 total water systems serve San Joaquin County.

Systems with the most violations in San Joaquin County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in San Joaquin County

44 ZIP codes tracked in San Joaquin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95304 Tracy 100 A 0 $869K
2 95320 Escalon 100 A 0 $490K
3 95376 Tracy 100 A 0 $588K
4 95391 Tracy 100 A 0 $860K
5 95202 Stockton 83 B 0 $322K
6 95203 Stockton 83 B 0 $350K
7 95204 Stockton 83 B 0 $358K
8 95211 Stockton 83 B 0
9 95215 Stockton 83 B 0 $379K
10 95258 Woodbridge 83 B 0 $554K
11 95330 Lathrop 83 B 1 $605K
12 95337 Manteca 83 B 1 $611K
13 95366 Ripon 83 B 1 $673K
14 95205 Stockton 81 B 4 (2 health) $289K
15 95206 Stockton 81 B 4 (2 health) $389K
16 95207 Stockton 81 B 4 (2 health) $409K
17 95209 Stockton 81 B 4 (2 health) $465K
18 95210 Stockton 81 B 4 (2 health) $337K
19 95212 Stockton 81 B 4 (2 health) $499K
20 95219 Stockton 81 B 4 (2 health) $540K
21 95231 French Camp 81 B 4 (2 health) $478K
22 95240 Lodi 81 B 4 (2 health) $444K
23 95242 Lodi 81 B 4 (2 health) $550K
24 95336 Manteca 81 B 5 (2 health) $523K
25 95201 Stockton
26 95208 Stockton
27 95213 Stockton
28 95214 Stockton
29 95220 Acampo $719K
30 95227 Clements $730K
31 95230 Farmington 0 $611K
32 95234 Holt
33 95236 Linden $648K
34 95237 Lockeford 0 $423K
35 95241 Lodi
36 95253 Victor
37 95267 Stockton
38 95269 Stockton
39 95296 Stockton
40 95297 Stockton
41 95377 Tracy 0 $774K
42 95378 Tracy
43 95632 Galt 2 (1 health) $488K
44 95686 Thornton $430K

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 44 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100) across 24 scored records.

15 of 28 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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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 San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 44 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County is served by 34 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 44 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in San Joaquin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in San Joaquin County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,623 per homeowner.
How old are homes in San Joaquin County?
The median home build year in San Joaquin County is 1985. 56.3% 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 Home Safety Score of 85/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). San Joaquin County, CA: HSS 85/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/san-joaquin/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{San Joaquin County, CA: HSS 85/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/san-joaquin/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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