York County, Maine
44 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for York County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within York County, 44 tracked ZIP codes add up to a middle-tier grade, with water records that should be checked system by system.
How York County Compares
How York County Compares
York County scores 1 points below the Maine state average (65/100) and 9 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: York County, Maine
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 12.7%, diabetes 10.4%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,489, largest modeled factor: Flood
55% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,489
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
124,630 housing units in York 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 York County
Modeled remediation costs in York County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 York County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to York County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to York County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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19 water systems mapped to York County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in York County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in York County
44 ZIP codes tracked in York County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03903 | Eliot | 67 | C | 0 | $465K |
| 2 | 03904 | Kittery | 67 | C | 0 | $416K |
| 3 | 03905 | Kittery Point | 67 | C | 0 | $485K |
| 4 | 03908 | South Berwick | 67 | C | 0 | $385K |
| 5 | 03909 | York | 67 | C | 0 | $589K |
| 6 | 04005 | Biddeford | 66 | C | 2 (1 health) | $352K |
| 7 | 04043 | Kennebunk | 66 | C | 1 | $461K |
| 8 | 04049 | Limington | 66 | C | 3 | $265K |
| 9 | 04061 | North Waterboro | 66 | C | 1 | $224K |
| 10 | 04064 | Old Orchard Beach | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $313K |
| 11 | 04072 | Saco | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $370K |
| 12 | 03901 | Berwick | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $331K |
| 13 | 04048 | Limerick | 65 | C | 6 | $264K |
| 14 | 04101 | Portland | 65 | C | 6 | $601K |
| 15 | 04073 | Sanford | 50 | D | 0 | $260K |
| 16 | 04083 | Springvale | 50 | D | 0 | $249K |
| 17 | 03902 | Cape Neddick | — | — | 0 | $527K |
| 18 | 03906 | North Berwick | — | — | 23 | $386K |
| 19 | 03907 | Ogunquit | — | — | 1 | $799K |
| 20 | 03910 | York Beach | — | — | 0 | — |
| 21 | 03911 | York Harbor | — | — | 0 | $706K |
| 22 | 04001 | Acton | — | — | $303K | |
| 23 | 04002 | Alfred | — | — | 0 | $321K |
| 24 | 04004 | Bar Mills | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 04006 | Biddeford Pool | — | — | 2 (1 health) | $1142K |
| 26 | 04007 | Biddeford | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 04014 | Cape Porpoise | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 04020 | Cornish | — | — | 0 | $244K |
| 29 | 04027 | Lebanon | — | — | $310K | |
| 30 | 04028 | East Parsonsfield | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 04030 | East Waterboro | — | — | $327K | |
| 32 | 04042 | Hollis Center | — | — | $307K | |
| 33 | 04046 | Kennebunkport | — | — | 1 | $560K |
| 34 | 04047 | Parsonsfield | — | — | 0 | $252K |
| 35 | 04054 | Moody | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 04056 | Newfield | — | — | $315K | |
| 37 | 04063 | Ocean Park | — | — | 1 (1 health) | $435K |
| 38 | 04066 | Orrs Island | — | — | $479K | |
| 39 | 04076 | Shapleigh | — | — | $324K | |
| 40 | 04087 | Waterboro | — | — | 1 | $236K |
| 41 | 04090 | Wells | — | — | 1 | $446K |
| 42 | 04093 | Buxton | — | — | $316K | |
| 43 | 04094 | West Kennebunk | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 04095 | West Newfield | — | — | $289K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for York County
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for York County, Maine
Overview
York County in Maine covers 44 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 16 scored records.
16 of 29 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.