COUNTY REPORT CA

Sonoma County, California

63 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Sonoma County — 63 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.

How Sonoma County Compares

Sonoma County80/100
California avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Sonoma County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
63
ZIP Codes
81
Water Systems

Sonoma County scores 7 points above the California state average (73/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
63
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95406 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95462 (50/100)
$778K
Median Home Value
$1,492
Avg Remediation (19% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sonoma 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 9.7%, diabetes 10.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,259, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.353% avg pipe failure probability, 24% of ZIPs at high risk

67.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
11 (11 health)
2024
32 (32 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 32 violations. Past 5 years: 54 total (54 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 26.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
67.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
24%
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: $3,259

Sea Level Rise $1,181/yr
Flood $771/yr
Wildfire $714/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

293,119 housing units in Sonoma County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 14%

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 Sonoma County

$778K
Median Home Value
$1,492
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 26.4% (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 Sonoma County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Bodega Bay Public Utility District 1,069 27
2 Valley Ford Water Association 88 25
3 EAST BAY MUD 1,442,800 18
4 Bella Vista Water Sys 93 18
5 Rapid River Mobilehome Park 92 18

81 total water systems serve Sonoma County.

All ZIP Codes in Sonoma County

63 ZIP codes tracked in Sonoma County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95406 Santa Rosa 99 A 1
2 95444 Graton 99 A 0 $866K
3 95419 Camp Meeker 98 A 0
4 95433 El Verano 97 A 0
5 94922 Bodega 95 A 0
6 94926 Rohnert Park 95 A 0
7 94927 Rohnert Park 95 A 0
8 94931 Cotati 95 A 0 $788K
9 95402 Santa Rosa 95 A 1
10 95409 Santa Rosa 95 A 1 $808K
11 95439 Fulton 95 A 0 $818K
12 94955 Petaluma 94 A 2 (1 health)
13 94975 Petaluma 94 A 2 (1 health)
14 94999 Petaluma 94 A 2 (1 health)
15 95473 Sebastopol 94 A 2 (1 health)
16 94928 Rohnert Park 92 A 0 $635K
17 94953 Petaluma 91 A 2 (1 health)
18 94923 Bodega Bay 90 A 0 $1178K
19 95403 Santa Rosa 90 A 1 $652K
20 95404 Santa Rosa 90 A 1 $866K
21 95405 Santa Rosa 90 A 1 $750K
22 95407 Santa Rosa 90 A 1 $603K
23 95465 Occidental 89 A 2 $1123K
24 95441 Geyserville 88 A 1 $1278K
25 95452 Kenwood 88 A 1 $969K
26 95425 Cloverdale 87 A 1 $647K
27 94954 Petaluma 86 A 2 (1 health) $790K
28 95401 Santa Rosa 85 A 1 $629K
29 95421 Cazadero 85 A 1 $643K
30 95430 Duncans Mills 84 B 3
31 95448 Healdsburg 84 B 2 $1030K
32 95442 Glen Ellen 82 B 0 $1361K
33 95492 Windsor 82 B 0 $778K
34 95450 Jenner 81 B 1 $798K
35 95472 Sebastopol 81 B 2 (1 health) $995K
36 94952 Petaluma 76 B 2 (1 health) $1017K
37 94564 Pinole 73 B 0 $697K
38 94572 Rodeo 73 B 0 $654K
39 94580 San Lorenzo 73 B 0 $820K
40 94802 Richmond 73 B 0
41 95416 Boyes Hot Springs 73 B 0
42 95476 Sonoma 73 B 4 (1 health) $882K
43 94951 Penngrove 68 C 1 $1213K
44 95446 Guerneville 67 C 0 $586K
45 94556 Moraga 66 C 18 (14 health) $1594K
46 94807 Richmond 66 C 0
47 94808 Richmond 66 C 0
48 94820 El Sobrante 66 C 0
49 94850 Richmond 66 C 0
50 95412 Annapolis 66 C 0 $746K
51 95431 Eldridge 66 C 0
52 95480 Stewarts Point 66 C 0
53 95487 Vineburg 66 C 0
54 94801 Richmond 65 C 0 $594K
55 94803 El Sobrante 65 C 0 $729K
56 94804 Richmond 65 C 0 $618K
57 94805 Richmond 65 C 0 $739K
58 95486 Villa Grande 65 C 0
59 95436 Forestville 64 C 4 $704K
60 94806 San Pablo 60 C 0 $582K
61 94972 Valley Ford 60 C 25 (24 health)
62 95471 Rio Nido 60 C 0 $618K
63 95462 Monte Rio 50 D 0 $714K

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Overview

Sonoma County in California covers 63 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

29 of 63 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 47 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 63 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sonoma County?
Sonoma County is served by 81 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 63 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sonoma County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sonoma County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,259 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sonoma County?
The median home build year in Sonoma County is 1975. 67.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sonoma County compare to California?
Sonoma County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the California state average of 73/100.

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