Hampden County, Massachusetts
53 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hampden County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Within Hampden County's 53 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Hampden County Compares
How Hampden County Compares
Hampden 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hampden County, Massachusetts
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 12.7%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,806, driven primarily by sea_level
80.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Hampden County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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: $1,806
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
191,771 housing units in Hampden 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 Hampden County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hampden 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 Hampden County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Hampden County
8 community water systems serving Hampden County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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17 total water systems serve Hampden County.
Systems with the most violations in Hampden County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Hampden County
53 ZIP codes tracked in Hampden County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01001 | Agawam | 83 | B | 0 | $270K |
| 2 | 01013 | Chicopee | 83 | B | 0 | $249K |
| 3 | 01020 | Chicopee | 83 | B | 1 (1 health) | $259K |
| 4 | 01022 | Chicopee | 83 | B | 0 | $170K |
| 5 | 01028 | East Longmeadow | 83 | B | 1 (1 health) | $344K |
| 6 | 01040 | Holyoke | 83 | B | 0 | $255K |
| 7 | 01056 | Ludlow | 83 | B | 1 (1 health) | $304K |
| 8 | 01057 | Monson | 83 | B | 0 | $312K |
| 9 | 01069 | Palmer | 83 | B | 2 (2 health) | $251K |
| 10 | 01077 | Southwick | 83 | B | 0 | $376K |
| 11 | 01085 | Westfield | 83 | B | 2 | $296K |
| 12 | 01089 | West Springfield | 83 | B | 0 | $308K |
| 13 | 01095 | Wilbraham | 83 | B | 1 (1 health) | $383K |
| 14 | 01104 | Springfield | 83 | B | 1 (1 health) | $211K |
| 15 | 01105 | Springfield | 83 | B | 1 (1 health) | $238K |
| 16 | 01107 | Springfield | 83 | B | 1 (1 health) | $216K |
| 17 | 01109 | Springfield | 83 | B | 1 (1 health) | $203K |
| 18 | 01118 | Springfield | 83 | B | 1 (1 health) | $244K |
| 19 | 01128 | Springfield | 83 | B | 1 (1 health) | $246K |
| 20 | 01106 | Longmeadow | 82 | B | 2 (2 health) | $424K |
| 21 | 01034 | Granville | 81 | B | 2 | $331K |
| 22 | 01008 | Blandford | — | — | 2 | $280K |
| 23 | 01009 | Bondsville | — | — | 0 | $276K |
| 24 | 01010 | Brimfield | — | — | $380K | |
| 25 | 01011 | Chester | — | — | $281K | |
| 26 | 01014 | Chicopee | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 01021 | Chicopee | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 01036 | Hampden | — | — | $345K | |
| 29 | 01041 | Holyoke | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 01071 | Russell | — | — | $287K | |
| 31 | 01079 | Thorndike | — | — | 2 (2 health) | $283K |
| 32 | 01080 | Three Rivers | — | — | 0 | $255K |
| 33 | 01081 | Wales | — | — | $275K | |
| 34 | 01086 | Westfield | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 01090 | West Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 01097 | Woronoco | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 01101 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 01102 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 01103 | Springfield | — | — | 1 (1 health) | $148K |
| 40 | 01108 | Springfield | — | — | 1 (1 health) | $220K |
| 41 | 01111 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 01115 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 01116 | Longmeadow | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 01119 | Springfield | — | — | 1 (1 health) | $223K |
| 45 | 01129 | Springfield | — | — | 1 (1 health) | $239K |
| 46 | 01133 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 47 | 01138 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 01139 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 01144 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 01151 | Indian Orchard | — | — | 1 (1 health) | $220K |
| 51 | 01152 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 52 | 01199 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 53 | 01521 | Holland | — | — | $289K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hampden County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hampden County, Massachusetts
Overview
Hampden County in Massachusetts covers 53 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 21 scored records.
21 of 30 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.