Berrien County, Michigan
26 ZIP codes · Avg score 95/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for Berrien County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
High on the scale: Berrien County (26 ZIP codes).
How Berrien County Compares
How Berrien County Compares
Berrien County scores 10 points above the Michigan state average (85/100) and 22 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Berrien County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 13.5%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,168, 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: $1,168
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
81,648 housing units in Berrien 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 Berrien County
Modeled remediation costs in Berrien 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 Berrien County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Berrien County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Berrien County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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27 water systems mapped to Berrien County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Berrien County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Berrien County
26 ZIP codes tracked in Berrien County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 49101 | Baroda | 98 | A | 4 | $226K |
| 2 | 49127 | Stevensville | 98 | A | 4 | $287K |
| 3 | 49038 | Coloma | 97 | A | 7 (2 health) | $196K |
| 4 | 49106 | Bridgman | 97 | A | 5 | $243K |
| 5 | 49125 | Sawyer | 97 | A | 5 | $300K |
| 6 | 49107 | Buchanan | 96 | A | 9 (2 health) | $175K |
| 7 | 49103 | Berrien Springs | 93 | A | 15 (2 health) | $225K |
| 8 | 49022 | Benton Harbor | 92 | A | 23 (11 health) | $141K |
| 9 | 49085 | Saint Joseph | 92 | A | 23 (11 health) | $287K |
| 10 | 49120 | Niles | 88 | A | 30 (1 health) | $167K |
| 11 | 49023 | Benton Harbor | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 49039 | Hagar Shores | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 49084 | Riverside | — | — | $170K | |
| 14 | 49098 | Watervliet | — | — | 25 | $151K |
| 15 | 49102 | Berrien Center | — | — | 7 (1 health) | $250K |
| 16 | 49104 | Berrien Springs | — | — | 7 (1 health) | — |
| 17 | 49111 | Eau Claire | — | — | 14 | $164K |
| 18 | 49113 | Galien | — | — | $159K | |
| 19 | 49115 | Harbert | — | — | 2 | $272K |
| 20 | 49116 | Lakeside | — | — | 2 | — |
| 21 | 49117 | New Buffalo | — | — | 4 | $448K |
| 22 | 49119 | New Troy | — | — | $169K | |
| 23 | 49121 | Niles | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 49126 | Sodus | — | — | $163K | |
| 25 | 49128 | Three Oaks | — | — | 3 | $247K |
| 26 | 49129 | Union Pier | — | — | 2 | $587K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Berrien County
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Berrien County, Michigan
Overview
Berrien County in Michigan covers 26 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (95/100) across 10 scored records.
19 of 19 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 17 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.