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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

Hampden County83/100
Massachusetts avg70/100
National avg73/100

How Hampden County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
53
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

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:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
53
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 01001 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 01034 (81/100)
$273K
Median Home Value
$1,345
Avg Remediation (49% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

EPA violation counts by year across Hampden County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

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

Asthma 12.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1960
Median Build Year
80.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
65%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Sea Level Rise $792/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Flood $427/yr

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

Pre-1940 29%
1940–1959 24%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 7%

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

$273K
Median Home Value
$1,345
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

Show all 8 water systems

17 total water systems serve Hampden County.

Systems with the most violations in Hampden County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

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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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hampden County?
Hampden County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 53 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hampden County?
Hampden County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 53 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hampden County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hampden County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,806 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hampden County?
The median home build year in Hampden County is 1960. 80.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hampden County compare to Massachusetts?
Hampden County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 70/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hampden County, MA: HSS 83/100; 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/massachusetts/hampden/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hampden County, MA: HSS 83/100; 4 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/massachusetts/hampden/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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