Hancock County, Kentucky
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Hancock: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Although county size varies, Hancock County's 3 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Hancock County Compares
How Hancock County Compares
Hancock County scores 11 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,127, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.42% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
60.7% 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: $1,127
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,666 housing units in Hancock 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 Hancock County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hancock 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 Hancock County
3 community water systems serving Hancock County.
- B
- C
- B
Systems with the most violations in Hancock County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- C
All ZIP Codes in Hancock County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Hancock County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42348 | Hawesville | 83 | B | 0 | $124K |
| 2 | 42351 | Lewisport | 71 | B | 3 | $171K |
| 3 | 42355 | Maceo | 63 | C | 0 | $132K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hancock County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.7% 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
Overview
Hancock County in Kentucky covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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)
Updated daily.