Bristol County, Massachusetts
44 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Bristol County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
High on the scale: Bristol County (44 ZIP codes).
How Bristol County Compares
How Bristol County Compares
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
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13 (asthma 12.6%, diabetes 10.8%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $3,380, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
69% 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: $3,380
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
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
Modeled remediation costs in Bristol 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 Bristol County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Bristol County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Bristol County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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21 water systems mapped to Bristol County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Bristol County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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
The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bristol County, Massachusetts
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
- 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.