St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for St. Bernard Parish: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Homeowners across St. Bernard Parish's 6 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How St. Bernard Parish Compares
How St. Bernard Parish Compares
St. Bernard Parish scores 8 points above the Louisiana state average (92/100) and 27 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,065, driven primarily by flood
57.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Parish Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
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: $4,065
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,617 housing units in St. Bernard Parish
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 St. Bernard Parish
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in St. Bernard Parish, 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 St. Bernard Parish residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving St. Bernard Parish
1 community water system serving St. Bernard Parish.
- A
All ZIP Codes in St. Bernard Parish
6 ZIP codes tracked in St. Bernard Parish.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70032 | Arabi | 100 | A | 0 | $212K |
| 2 | 70043 | Chalmette | 100 | A | 0 | $204K |
| 3 | 70075 | Meraux | 100 | A | 0 | $226K |
| 4 | 70085 | Saint Bernard | 100 | A | 0 | $150K |
| 5 | 70092 | Violet | 100 | A | 0 | $167K |
| 6 | 70044 | Chalmette | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for St. Bernard Parish
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.6% 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 St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
Overview
St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 5 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
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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.