Norfolk County, Massachusetts
46 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Norfolk County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In Norfolk County, where this site follows 46 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.
How Norfolk County Compares
How Norfolk County Compares
Norfolk County scores 2 points above the Massachusetts state average (70/100) and 1 points below 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: Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.3 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 9%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,204, largest modeled factor: Flood
68% 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: $2,204
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
295,102 housing units in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County
Modeled remediation costs in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Norfolk County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Norfolk County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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39 water systems mapped to Norfolk County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Norfolk County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Norfolk County
46 ZIP codes tracked in Norfolk County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02032 | East Walpole | 83 | B | 0 | $673K |
| 2 | 02062 | Norwood | 83 | B | 0 | $614K |
| 3 | 02071 | South Walpole | 83 | B | 0 | $590K |
| 4 | 02081 | Walpole | 83 | B | 0 | $647K |
| 5 | 02169 | Quincy | 83 | B | 0 | $552K |
| 6 | 02170 | Quincy | 83 | B | 0 | $662K |
| 7 | 02171 | Quincy | 83 | B | 0 | $630K |
| 8 | 02186 | Milton | 83 | B | 0 | $897K |
| 9 | 02188 | Weymouth | 83 | B | 1 | $543K |
| 10 | 02189 | East Weymouth | 83 | B | 1 | $463K |
| 11 | 02190 | South Weymouth | 83 | B | 1 | $555K |
| 12 | 02191 | North Weymouth | 83 | B | 1 | $492K |
| 13 | 02445 | Brookline | 83 | B | 0 | $1218K |
| 14 | 02446 | Brookline | 83 | B | 0 | $1173K |
| 15 | 02467 | Chestnut Hill | 81 | B | 2 | $1249K |
| 16 | 02053 | Medway | 67 | C | 0 | $589K |
| 17 | 02054 | Millis | 67 | C | 0 | $570K |
| 18 | 02067 | Sharon | 67 | C | 0 | $698K |
| 19 | 02072 | Stoughton | 67 | C | 1 | $497K |
| 20 | 02492 | Needham | 67 | C | 0 | $1177K |
| 21 | 02494 | Needham Heights | 67 | C | 0 | $1052K |
| 22 | 02762 | Plainville | 67 | C | 0 | $461K |
| 23 | 02025 | Cohasset | 66 | C | 62 | $1093K |
| 24 | 02026 | Dedham | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $630K |
| 25 | 02035 | Foxboro | 66 | C | 1 | $582K |
| 26 | 02052 | Medfield | 66 | C | 1 | $869K |
| 27 | 02090 | Westwood | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) | $986K |
| 28 | 02019 | Bellingham | 65 | C | 3 (2 health) | $426K |
| 29 | 02021 | Canton | 65 | C | 1 | $666K |
| 30 | 02030 | Dover | 65 | C | 2 | $1286K |
| 31 | 02184 | Braintree | 65 | C | 2 | $623K |
| 32 | 02343 | Holbrook | 65 | C | 1 | $435K |
| 33 | 02368 | Randolph | 65 | C | 1 | $464K |
| 34 | 02481 | Wellesley Hills | 65 | C | 1 | $1643K |
| 35 | 02482 | Wellesley | 64 | C | 2 | $1255K |
| 36 | 02093 | Wrentham | 63 | C | 9 (3 health) | $600K |
| 37 | 02038 | Franklin | 61 | C | 12 (8 health) | $567K |
| 38 | 02056 | Norfolk | 50 | D | 140 | $694K |
| 39 | 02027 | Dedham | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 02070 | Sheldonville | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 02185 | Braintree | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 02187 | Milton Village | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 02269 | Quincy | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 02322 | Avon | — | — | 1 | $483K |
| 45 | 02447 | Brookline Village | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 02457 | Babson Park | — | — | 1 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Norfolk County
The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Overview
Norfolk County in Massachusetts covers 46 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100) across 38 scored records.
24 of 40 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 14 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.