Greenup County, Kentucky
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Greenup County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Recent water monitoring in Greenup County shows 7 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Greenup County Compares
How Greenup County Compares
Greenup County scores 2 points above the Kentucky state average (69/100) and 2 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:
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: $1,913, driven primarily by flood
68.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Infrastructure Overview
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: $1,913
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,100 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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Show all 8 water systems
- B
- B
11 total water systems serve Greenup County.
Systems with the most violations in Greenup County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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- B
All ZIP Codes in Greenup County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Greenup County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41175 | South Shore | 83 | B | 0 | $111K |
| 2 | 41169 | Russell | 80 | B | 5 (4 health) | $170K |
| 3 | 41121 | Argillite | 64 | C | 4 (3 health) | $128K |
| 4 | 41139 | Flatwoods | 64 | C | 5 (4 health) | $110K |
| 5 | 41144 | Greenup | 64 | C | 4 (3 health) | $130K |
| 6 | 41174 | South Portsmouth | — | — | 0 | $180K |
| 7 | 41183 | Worthington | — | — | 1 | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greenup County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100) across 5 scored records.
5 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.