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Vanderburgh County, Indiana

36 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Vanderburgh County: B.

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

Recent water monitoring in Vanderburgh County shows 36 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Vanderburgh County Compares

Vanderburgh County83/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

How Vanderburgh County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
36
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Vanderburgh County scores 19 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 10 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:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
36
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47712 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47725 (83/100)
$174K
Median Home Value
$875
Avg Remediation (50% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Vanderburgh 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: 14.2 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 12.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $611, driven primarily by flood

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

26/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
9%
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: $611

Flood $1,292/yr
Energy Code Gap $300/yr
Water / Lead $161/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 Vanderburgh County

$174K
Median Home Value
$875
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Vanderburgh County

2 community water systems serving Vanderburgh County.

Systems with the most violations in Vanderburgh County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Vanderburgh County

36 ZIP codes tracked in Vanderburgh County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47712 Evansville 83 B 0 $174K
2 47713 Evansville 83 B 0 $85K
3 47720 Evansville 83 B 1 $207K
4 47725 Evansville 83 B 1 $271K
5 47618 Inglefield
6 47701 Evansville
7 47702 Evansville
8 47703 Evansville
9 47704 Evansville
10 47705 Evansville
11 47706 Evansville
12 47708 Evansville 0 $241K
13 47710 Evansville 1 $132K
14 47711 Evansville 1 $156K
15 47714 Evansville 0 $125K
16 47715 Evansville 0 $192K
17 47716 Evansville
18 47719 Evansville
19 47721 Evansville
20 47722 Evansville
21 47724 Evansville
22 47727 Evansville
23 47728 Evansville
24 47730 Evansville
25 47731 Evansville
26 47732 Evansville
27 47733 Evansville
28 47734 Evansville
29 47735 Evansville
30 47736 Evansville
31 47737 Evansville
32 47739 Evansville
33 47740 Evansville
34 47741 Evansville
35 47747 Evansville
36 47750 Evansville

Recommended Buyer Guides for Vanderburgh County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Vanderburgh County in Indiana covers 36 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 4 scored records.

4 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 36 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 36 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Vanderburgh County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Vanderburgh County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $611 per homeowner.
How does Vanderburgh County compare to Indiana?
Vanderburgh County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Indiana state average of 64/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Vanderburgh County, IN: HSS 83/100; 1 Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/vanderburgh/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-indiana-vanderburgh,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Vanderburgh County, IN: HSS 83/100; 1 Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/vanderburgh/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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