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Bristol County, Massachusetts

44 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Bristol County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Spanning 44 ZIP codes, Bristol County posts strong drinking water compliance - most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.

How Bristol County Compares

Bristol County75/100
Massachusetts avg70/100
National avg73/100

How Bristol County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
44
ZIP Codes
21
Water Systems

Bristol County scores 5 points above the Massachusetts state average (70/100) and 2 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:

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
44
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 02717 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 02766 (65/100)
$460K
Median Home Value
$1,766
Avg Remediation (38% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bristol County, Massachusetts

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13 (asthma 12.6%, diabetes 10.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,608, driven primarily by sea_level

71.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Bristol County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
22 (22 health)
2022
10 (10 health)
2023
15 (15 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 22 violations. Past 5 years: 47 total (47 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1970
Median Build Year
71.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
78%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $3,608

Sea Level Rise $1,995/yr
Flood $977/yr
Energy Code Gap $499/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

235,973 housing units in Bristol County

Pre-1940 31%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 11%

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 Bristol County

$460K
Median Home Value
$1,766
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bristol 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 Bristol County residents

Asthma 12.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Bristol County

8 community water systems serving Bristol County.

Show all 8 water systems

21 total water systems serve Bristol County.

Systems with the most violations in Bristol County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Bristol County

44 ZIP codes tracked in Bristol County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 02717 East Freetown 83 B 30 $513K
2 02718 East Taunton 83 B 30 $437K
3 02720 Fall River 83 B 30 $362K
4 02721 Fall River 83 B 30 $363K
5 02723 Fall River 83 B 30 $313K
6 02724 Fall River 83 B 30 $368K
7 02725 Somerset 83 B 2 (2 health) $390K
8 02726 Somerset 83 B 2 (2 health) $389K
9 02740 New Bedford 83 B 4 (3 health) $303K
10 02743 Acushnet 83 B 0 $407K
11 02744 New Bedford 83 B 4 (3 health) $345K
12 02745 New Bedford 83 B 0 $340K
13 02780 Taunton 83 B 30 $378K
14 02719 Fairhaven 82 B 2 (2 health) $407K
15 02356 North Easton 67 C 0 $622K
16 02375 South Easton 67 C 0 $492K
17 02703 Attleboro 67 C 0 $409K
18 02767 Raynham 67 C 30 $508K
19 02771 Seekonk 67 C 0 $462K
20 02048 Mansfield 66 C 1 $571K
21 02715 Dighton 66 C 1 $479K
22 02747 North Dartmouth 66 C 34 (3 health) $460K
23 02748 South Dartmouth 66 C 4 (3 health) $483K
24 02764 North Dighton 66 C 1 $498K
25 02777 Swansea 66 C 1 $415K
26 02760 North Attleboro 65 C 3 $458K
27 02766 Norton 65 C 2 (1 health) $477K
28 02031 Mansfield
29 02334 Easton
30 02357 North Easton 0
31 02702 Assonet 0 $479K
32 02712 Chartley
33 02714 Dartmouth
34 02722 Fall River
35 02741 New Bedford
36 02742 New Bedford
37 02761 North Attleboro
38 02763 Attleboro Falls 3 $557K
39 02768 Raynham Center
40 02769 Rehoboth $487K
41 02779 Berkley $472K
42 02783 Taunton
43 02790 Westport 34 (3 health) $476K
44 02791 Westport Point $947K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bristol County

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Overview

Bristol County in Massachusetts covers 44 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 27 scored records.

23 of 31 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bristol County?
Bristol County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 44 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Bristol County?
Bristol County is served by 21 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 44 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bristol County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bristol County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,608 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bristol County?
The median home build year in Bristol County is 1970. 71.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bristol County compare to Massachusetts?
Bristol County has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 70/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bristol County, MA: HSS 75/100; 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/massachusetts/bristol/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bristol County, MA: HSS 75/100; 8 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/massachusetts/bristol/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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