Franklin County, Massachusetts
30 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Franklin: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Tracking 30 ZIP codes in Franklin County shows a water safety record well above the national median - violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Franklin County Compares
How Franklin County Compares
Franklin County scores 4 points above the Massachusetts state average (66/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Franklin County, Massachusetts
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.7 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 10.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,188, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.518% avg pipe failure probability, 83% of ZIPs at high risk
77% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,188
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
33,962 housing units in Franklin 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 Franklin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Franklin 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 Franklin County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Franklin County
8 community water systems serving Franklin County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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24 total water systems serve Franklin County.
Systems with the most violations in Franklin County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Franklin County
30 ZIP codes tracked in Franklin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01093 | Whately | 83 | B | 1 | $426K |
| 2 | 01337 | Bernardston | 83 | B | 0 | $312K |
| 3 | 01340 | Colrain | 83 | B | 0 | $268K |
| 4 | 01342 | Deerfield | 83 | B | 0 | $363K |
| 5 | 01344 | Erving | 83 | B | 0 | $242K |
| 6 | 01351 | Montague | 83 | B | 0 | $308K |
| 7 | 01354 | Gill | 83 | B | 0 | $324K |
| 8 | 01360 | Northfield | 83 | B | 1 | $337K |
| 9 | 01364 | Orange | 83 | B | 0 | $226K |
| 10 | 01370 | Shelburne Falls | 83 | B | 0 | $334K |
| 11 | 01373 | South Deerfield | 83 | B | 1 | $388K |
| 12 | 01375 | Sunderland | 83 | B | 0 | $391K |
| 13 | 01376 | Turners Falls | 83 | B | 0 | $238K |
| 14 | 01339 | Charlemont | 81 | B | 2 | $308K |
| 15 | 01302 | Greenfield | 80 | B | 0 | — |
| 16 | 01330 | Ashfield | 80 | B | 3 | $368K |
| 17 | 01301 | Greenfield | 75 | B | 0 | $254K |
| 18 | 01054 | Leverett | 63 | C | 0 | $445K |
| 19 | 01338 | Buckland | 63 | C | 0 | $254K |
| 20 | 01341 | Conway | 63 | C | 0 | $377K |
| 21 | 01072 | Shutesbury | 53 | D | 0 | $321K |
| 22 | 01343 | Drury | 53 | D | 0 | $265K |
| 23 | 01346 | Heath | 53 | D | 0 | $285K |
| 24 | 01347 | Lake Pleasant | 53 | D | 0 | $166K |
| 25 | 01349 | Millers Falls | 53 | D | 0 | $274K |
| 26 | 01355 | New Salem | 53 | D | 0 | $357K |
| 27 | 01367 | Rowe | 53 | D | 0 | $271K |
| 28 | 01378 | Warwick | 53 | D | 0 | $301K |
| 29 | 01379 | Wendell | 53 | D | 0 | $271K |
| 30 | 01380 | Wendell Depot | 53 | D | 0 | $129K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Franklin County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Franklin County, Massachusetts
Overview
Franklin County in Massachusetts covers 30 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
5 of 30 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.