Dorchester County, Maryland
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for Dorchester County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
High on the scale: Dorchester County (16 ZIP codes).
How Dorchester County Compares
How Dorchester County Compares
Dorchester County scores 31 points above the Maryland state average (69/100) 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dorchester County, Maryland
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 16.6%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $4,936, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
57% 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: $4,936
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,654 housing units in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County
Modeled remediation costs in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Dorchester County ZIP codes
2 community water systems mapped to Dorchester County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- A
Systems with the most violations in Dorchester County
1 water system with violations in EPA records.
All ZIP Codes in Dorchester County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Dorchester County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21613 | Cambridge | 100 | A | 0 | $280K |
| 2 | 21622 | Church Creek | — | — | $248K | |
| 3 | 21626 | Crapo | — | — | $708K | |
| 4 | 21627 | Crocheron | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 21631 | East New Market | — | — | $308K | |
| 6 | 21634 | Fishing Creek | — | — | $275K | |
| 7 | 21643 | Hurlock | — | — | 2 (1 health) | $220K |
| 8 | 21648 | Madison | — | — | $171K | |
| 9 | 21659 | Rhodesdale | — | — | 2 (1 health) | $202K |
| 10 | 21664 | Secretary | — | — | $172K | |
| 11 | 21669 | Taylors Island | — | — | $410K | |
| 12 | 21672 | Toddville | — | — | $85K | |
| 13 | 21675 | Wingate | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 21677 | Woolford | — | — | $439K | |
| 15 | 21835 | Linkwood | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 21869 | Vienna | — | — | $203K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dorchester County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57% of homes built before 1980
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dorchester County, Maryland
Overview
Dorchester County in Maryland covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 1 scored records.
2 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.