Greenup County, Kentucky
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Greenup: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Recent water monitoring in Greenup County shows 6 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Greenup County Compares
How Greenup County Compares
Greenup County scores 12 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Greenup County, Kentucky
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,087, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.437% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
72.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,087
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,324 housing units in Greenup County
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 Greenup County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greenup 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.
Water systems serving Greenup County
8 community water systems serving Greenup County.
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- C
9 total water systems serve Greenup County.
Systems with the most violations in Greenup County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Greenup County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Greenup County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41139 | Flatwoods | 78 | B | 0 | $110K |
| 2 | 41175 | South Shore | 78 | B | 0 | $111K |
| 3 | 41183 | Worthington | 78 | B | 0 | $116K |
| 4 | 41169 | Russell | 74 | B | 1 (1 health) | $170K |
| 5 | 41144 | Greenup | 68 | C | 0 | $130K |
| 6 | 41174 | South Portsmouth | 63 | C | 0 | $180K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greenup County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Greenup County, Kentucky
Overview
Greenup County in Kentucky covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
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