Berrien County, Michigan
26 ZIP codes · Avg score 95/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Berrien County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Within Berrien County, all 26 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety - violations are infrequent and typically minor.
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 Last verified:
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%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,633, driven primarily by flood
74.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Berrien County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 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: $1,633
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Berrien 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 Berrien County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Berrien County
8 community water systems serving Berrien County.
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27 total water systems serve Berrien County.
Systems with the most violations in Berrien County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — 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 — 74.2% of homes built before 1978
- 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.