COUNTY REPORT FL

Broward County, Florida

87 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Broward County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Although county size varies, Broward County's 87 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Broward County Compares

Broward County72/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Broward County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
87
ZIP Codes
35
Water Systems

Broward County scores 8 points below the Florida state average (80/100) and 1 points below 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:

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
87
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 33071 (97/100)
Lowest ZIP: 33351 (67/100)
$403K
Median Home Value
$1,689
Avg Remediation (42% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Broward County, Florida

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: 12.3 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 13.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $6,566, driven primarily by sea_level

57.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
16 (16 health)
2023
10 (10 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 26 total (26 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 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
57.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
27/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
9%
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: $6,566

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $2,197/yr
Wildfire $1,200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

859,621 housing units in Broward County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 40%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 16%

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 Broward County

$403K
Median Home Value
$1,689
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Broward County

8 community water systems serving Broward County.

Show all 8 water systems

35 total water systems serve Broward County.

Systems with the most violations in Broward County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Broward County

87 ZIP codes tracked in Broward County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 33071 Pompano Beach 97 A 27 $537K
2 33327 Fort Lauderdale 95 A 23 $692K
3 33388 Plantation 95 A 23
4 33328 Fort Lauderdale 86 A 94 $524K
5 33029 Hollywood 85 A 77 (1 health) $576K
6 33025 Hollywood 84 B 83 (1 health) $339K
7 33027 Hollywood 84 B 83 (1 health) $403K
8 33028 Pembroke Pines 83 B 93 (1 health) $522K
9 33067 Pompano Beach 83 B 137 $652K
10 33076 Pompano Beach 83 B 101 $745K
11 33065 Pompano Beach 75 B 52 $417K
12 33021 Hollywood 74 B 47 $396K
13 33022 Hollywood 74 B 47
14 33441 Deerfield Beach 73 B 51 $382K
15 33442 Deerfield Beach 73 B 51 $231K
16 33062 Pompano Beach 71 B 64 $512K
17 33326 Fort Lauderdale 70 B 73 $530K
18 33026 Hollywood 69 C 79 (1 health) $383K
19 33063 Pompano Beach 69 C 82 $270K
20 33073 Pompano Beach 68 C 77 $454K
21 33322 Fort Lauderdale 68 C 76 $258K
22 33323 Fort Lauderdale 68 C 76 $450K
23 33332 Fort Lauderdale 68 C 66 (1 health) $822K
24 33004 Dania 67 C 82 (1 health) $336K
25 33009 Hallandale 67 C 112 (1 health) $248K
26 33019 Hollywood 67 C 132 $632K
27 33020 Hollywood 67 C 82 (1 health) $307K
28 33023 Hollywood 67 C 130 (1 health) $345K
29 33024 Hollywood 67 C 159 (1 health) $365K
30 33064 Pompano Beach 67 C 97 $293K
31 33068 Pompano Beach 67 C 219 (1 health) $289K
32 33069 Pompano Beach 67 C 148 $253K
33 33301 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 85 $752K
34 33304 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 85 $556K
35 33305 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 115 $558K
36 33306 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 115 $470K
37 33308 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 115 $537K
38 33309 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 258 (1 health) $309K
39 33311 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 218 (5 health) $277K
40 33312 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 171 $398K
41 33313 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 156 (5 health) $236K
42 33314 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 190 $348K
43 33315 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 120 (1 health) $492K
44 33316 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 167 (1 health) $794K
45 33317 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 182 $450K
46 33319 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 161 (5 health) $228K
47 33321 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 97 $259K
48 33324 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 81 $351K
49 33325 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 101 $407K
50 33330 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 129 (1 health) $715K
51 33331 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 152 (1 health) $667K
52 33334 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 132 $431K
53 33351 Fort Lauderdale 67 C 121 (4 health) $353K
54 33008 Hallandale
55 33060 Pompano Beach 63 $354K
56 33061 Pompano Beach
57 33066 Pompano Beach 60 $212K
58 33072 Pompano Beach
59 33074 Pompano Beach
60 33075 Coral Springs
61 33077 Pompano Beach
62 33081 Hollywood
63 33082 Pembroke Pines
64 33083 Hollywood
65 33084 Hollywood
66 33093 Margate
67 33097 Coconut Creek
68 33302 Fort Lauderdale
69 33303 Fort Lauderdale
70 33307 Fort Lauderdale
71 33310 Fort Lauderdale
72 33318 Fort Lauderdale
73 33320 Fort Lauderdale
74 33329 Fort Lauderdale
75 33336 Fort Lauderdale
76 33337 Fort Lauderdale
77 33338 Fort Lauderdale
78 33339 Fort Lauderdale
79 33340 Fort Lauderdale
80 33345 Fort Lauderdale
81 33346 Fort Lauderdale
82 33348 Fort Lauderdale
83 33349 Fort Lauderdale
84 33355 Fort Lauderdale
85 33394 Fort Lauderdale
86 33429 Boca Raton
87 33443 Deerfield Beach

Recommended Buyer Guides for Broward County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Broward County in Florida covers 87 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100) across 53 scored records.

55 of 55 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 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 Broward County?
Broward County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 87 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Broward County?
Broward County is served by 35 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 87 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Broward County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Broward County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $6,566 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Broward County?
The median home build year in Broward County is 1978. 57.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Broward County compare to Florida?
Broward County has an average Home Safety Score of 72/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Florida state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Broward County, FL: HSS 72/100; 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/broward/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Broward County, FL: HSS 72/100; 8 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/broward/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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