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Marion County, Indiana

62 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Marion County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Across Marion County's 62 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven - a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.

How Marion County Compares

Marion County57/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

How Marion County Compares

C
County Grade
57/100
Avg Safety Score
62
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Marion County scores 7 points below the Indiana state average (64/100) and 16 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:

C
County Grade
57
Avg Safety Score
62
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 46107 (58/100)
Lowest ZIP: 46224 (47/100)
$206K
Median Home Value
$2,835
Avg Remediation (138% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Marion County, Indiana

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: 13.4 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,209, driven primarily by flood

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
37 (37 health)
2024
3 (3 health)
2025
102 (102 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 102 violations. Past 5 years: 142 total (142 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 11.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

48/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
89%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

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: $1,209

Flood $1,177/yr
Water / Lead $279/yr
Energy Code Gap $275/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 Marion County

$206K
Median Home Value
$2,835
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Marion County

8 community water systems serving Marion County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Marion County.

Systems with the most violations in Marion County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Marion County

62 ZIP codes tracked in Marion County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 46107 Beech Grove 58 C 0 $167K
2 46201 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $151K
3 46202 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $420K
4 46203 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $156K
5 46204 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $350K
6 46205 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $278K
7 46208 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $206K
8 46214 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $180K
9 46217 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $226K
10 46218 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $90K
11 46219 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $177K
12 46220 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $330K
13 46221 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $175K
14 46225 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $124K
15 46227 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $193K
16 46228 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $241K
17 46229 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $170K
18 46237 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $216K
19 46239 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $253K
20 46241 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $112K
21 46250 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $289K
22 46254 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $176K
23 46259 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $305K
24 46278 Indianapolis 58 C 0 $420K
25 46216 Indianapolis 57 C 7 (5 health) $254K
26 46226 Indianapolis 57 C 7 (5 health) $149K
27 46231 Indianapolis 57 C 4 $204K
28 46235 Indianapolis 57 C 7 (5 health) $169K
29 46236 Indianapolis 57 C 7 (5 health) $282K
30 46256 Indianapolis 57 C 8 (5 health) $278K
31 46240 Indianapolis 56 C 4 (2 health) $329K
32 46260 Indianapolis 56 C 4 (2 health) $272K
33 46268 Indianapolis 56 C 4 (2 health) $209K
34 46222 Indianapolis 47 D 35 $104K
35 46224 Indianapolis 47 D 35 $167K
36 46183 West Newton
37 46206 Indianapolis
38 46207 Indianapolis
39 46209 Indianapolis
40 46211 Indianapolis
41 46213 Indianapolis
42 46223 Indianapolis
43 46230 Indianapolis
44 46242 Indianapolis
45 46244 Indianapolis
46 46247 Indianapolis
47 46249 Indianapolis
48 46251 Indianapolis
49 46253 Indianapolis
50 46255 Indianapolis
51 46262 Indianapolis
52 46266 Indianapolis
53 46274 Indianapolis
54 46275 Indianapolis
55 46277 Indianapolis
56 46282 Indianapolis
57 46283 Indianapolis
58 46285 Indianapolis
59 46291 Indianapolis
60 46295 Indianapolis
61 46296 Indianapolis
62 46298 Indianapolis

Recommended Buyer Guides for Marion County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Marion County in Indiana covers 62 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100) across 35 scored records.

11 of 35 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 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 Marion County?
Marion 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 Marion County?
Marion County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 62 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Marion County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Marion County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,209 per homeowner.
How does Marion County compare to Indiana?
Marion County has an average Home Safety Score of 57/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Indiana state average of 64/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Marion County, IN: HSS 57/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/marion/
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Page version: August 2026.

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