Hampshire County, Massachusetts
29 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Hampshire: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Based on current EPA data, Hampshire County's 29 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Hampshire County Compares
How Hampshire County Compares
Hampshire County scores 7 points above the Massachusetts state average (66/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.2 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 8.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,848, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.524% avg pipe failure probability, 79% of ZIPs at high risk
74.4% 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: $2,848
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
66,956 housing units in Hampshire 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 Hampshire County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hampshire 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 Hampshire County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Hampshire County
8 community water systems serving Hampshire County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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30 total water systems serve Hampshire County.
Systems with the most violations in Hampshire County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- B
All ZIP Codes in Hampshire County
29 ZIP codes tracked in Hampshire County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01007 | Belchertown | 83 | B | 0 | $350K |
| 2 | 01026 | Cummington | 83 | B | 0 | $284K |
| 3 | 01032 | Goshen | 83 | B | 0 | $319K |
| 4 | 01033 | Granby | 83 | B | 0 | $320K |
| 5 | 01038 | Hatfield | 83 | B | 0 | $450K |
| 6 | 01039 | Haydenville | 83 | B | 0 | $414K |
| 7 | 01053 | Leeds | 83 | B | 0 | $346K |
| 8 | 01061 | Northampton | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 9 | 01063 | Northampton | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 10 | 01073 | Southampton | 83 | B | 0 | $427K |
| 11 | 01082 | Ware | 83 | B | 0 | $271K |
| 12 | 01050 | Huntington | 81 | B | 1 | $282K |
| 13 | 01027 | Easthampton | 78 | B | 0 | $348K |
| 14 | 01035 | Hadley | 78 | B | 0 | $453K |
| 15 | 01060 | Northampton | 78 | B | 0 | $427K |
| 16 | 01075 | South Hadley | 78 | B | 0 | $325K |
| 17 | 01096 | Williamsburg | 78 | B | 0 | $357K |
| 18 | 01002 | Amherst | 75 | B | 1 (1 health) | $449K |
| 19 | 01003 | Amherst | 72 | B | 1 (1 health) | — |
| 20 | 01004 | Amherst | 72 | B | 1 (1 health) | — |
| 21 | 01066 | North Hatfield | 63 | C | 0 | $409K |
| 22 | 01243 | Middlefield | 63 | C | 0 | $288K |
| 23 | 01098 | Worthington | 58 | C | 0 | $355K |
| 24 | 01062 | Florence | 55 | C | 0 | $389K |
| 25 | 01012 | Chesterfield | 53 | D | 0 | $350K |
| 26 | 01059 | North Amherst | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 27 | 01070 | Plainfield | 53 | D | 0 | $271K |
| 28 | 01084 | West Chesterfield | 53 | D | 0 | $329K |
| 29 | 01088 | West Hatfield | 53 | D | 0 | $383K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hampshire County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Overview
Hampshire County in Massachusetts covers 29 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
4 of 29 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.