Washington County, Maryland
25 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Washington County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Although much of Washington County meets baseline standards, some of its 25 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Washington County Compares
How Washington County Compares
Washington County scores 7 points below the Maryland state average (69/100) and 11 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: Washington County, Maryland
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,418, driven primarily by sea_level
67.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,418
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
63,796 housing units in Washington 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 Washington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Washington 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.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Washington County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Washington County
8 community water systems serving Washington County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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11 total water systems serve Washington County.
Systems with the most violations in Washington County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Washington County
25 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21734 | Funkstown | 67 | C | 0 | $242K |
| 2 | 21742 | Hagerstown | 67 | C | 0 | $280K |
| 3 | 21767 | Maugansville | 67 | C | 0 | $220K |
| 4 | 21750 | Hancock | 66 | C | 2 | $213K |
| 5 | 21783 | Smithsburg | 66 | C | 1 | $330K |
| 6 | 21795 | Williamsport | 65 | C | 5 | $276K |
| 7 | 21740 | Hagerstown | 64 | C | 7 | $242K |
| 8 | 21713 | Boonsboro | 50 | D | 1 | $348K |
| 9 | 21756 | Keedysville | 50 | D | 1 | $361K |
| 10 | 21524 | Corriganville | — | — | $141K | |
| 11 | 21711 | Big Pool | — | — | $274K | |
| 12 | 21715 | Brownsville | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 21719 | Cascade | — | — | 0 | $231K |
| 14 | 21720 | Cavetown | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 21721 | Chewsville | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 21722 | Clear Spring | — | — | 0 | $298K |
| 17 | 21733 | Fairplay | — | — | 0 | $316K |
| 18 | 21741 | Hagerstown | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 21746 | Hagerstown | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 21747 | Hagerstown | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 21748 | Hagerstown | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 21749 | Hagerstown | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 21779 | Rohrersville | — | — | 1 | $551K |
| 24 | 21781 | Saint James | — | — | 0 | — |
| 25 | 21782 | Sharpsburg | — | — | 0 | $296K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Washington County, Maryland
Overview
Washington County in Maryland covers 25 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100) across 9 scored records.
7 of 15 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.