Dukes County, Massachusetts
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Dukes County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Dukes County: A or B, 7 ZIP codes tracked.
How Dukes County Compares
How Dukes County Compares
Dukes County scores 13 points above the Massachusetts state average (70/100) and 10 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: Dukes County, Massachusetts
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 10.6%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,466, largest modeled factor: Flood
47% 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: $1,466
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,584 housing units in Dukes 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 Dukes County
Modeled remediation costs in Dukes 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 Dukes County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Dukes County ZIP codes
3 community water systems mapped to Dukes County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- B
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Dukes County
1 water system with violations in EPA records.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Dukes County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Dukes County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02539 | Edgartown | 83 | B | 0 | $1172K |
| 2 | 02557 | Oak Bluffs | 83 | B | 0 | $1006K |
| 3 | 02568 | Vineyard Haven | 82 | B | 15 | $911K |
| 4 | 02535 | Chilmark | — | — | $1805K | |
| 5 | 02552 | Menemsha | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 02575 | West Tisbury | — | — | $1183K | |
| 7 | 02713 | Cuttyhunk | — | — | $700K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dukes County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dukes County, Massachusetts
Overview
Dukes County in Massachusetts covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 3 scored records.
1 of 3 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.