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
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 Last verified:
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%)
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Bristol County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $3,608
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
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
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.
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Show all 8 water systems
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21 total water systems serve Bristol County.
Systems with the most violations in Bristol County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.5% of homes built before 1978
- 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.