Ingham County, Michigan
38 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Ingham County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Throughout Ingham County, the 38 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores - a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Ingham County Compares
How Ingham County Compares
Ingham County scores 3 points below the Michigan state average (85/100) and 9 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: Ingham County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 10.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,352, driven primarily by flood
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Ingham County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 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: $1,352
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Ingham County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ingham 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 Ingham County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Ingham County
8 community water systems serving Ingham County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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14 total water systems serve Ingham County.
Systems with the most violations in Ingham County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Ingham County
38 ZIP codes tracked in Ingham County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48824 | East Lansing | 83 | B | 2 | — |
| 2 | 48825 | East Lansing | 83 | B | 2 | — |
| 3 | 48840 | Haslett | 83 | B | 2 | $262K |
| 4 | 48842 | Holt | 83 | B | 1 | $212K |
| 5 | 48906 | Lansing | 83 | B | 2 | $129K |
| 6 | 48910 | Lansing | 83 | B | 0 | $118K |
| 7 | 48912 | Lansing | 83 | B | 2 | $140K |
| 8 | 48915 | Lansing | 83 | B | 0 | $113K |
| 9 | 48917 | Lansing | 83 | B | 0 | $211K |
| 10 | 48933 | Lansing | 83 | B | 0 | $130K |
| 11 | 48911 | Lansing | 82 | B | 4 | $137K |
| 12 | 48854 | Mason | 81 | B | 6 | $241K |
| 13 | 48895 | Williamston | 81 | B | 7 | $273K |
| 14 | 48823 | East Lansing | 80 | B | 8 (1 health) | $261K |
| 15 | 48864 | Okemos | 80 | B | 8 (1 health) | $358K |
| 16 | 48805 | Okemos | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 48819 | Dansville | — | — | $219K | |
| 18 | 48826 | East Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 48892 | Webberville | — | — | 8 | $196K |
| 20 | 48901 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 48909 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 48913 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 48916 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 48918 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 48919 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 48921 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 48922 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 48924 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 48929 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 48930 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 48937 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 48950 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 48951 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 48956 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 48980 | Lansing | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 49251 | Leslie | — | — | 4 (1 health) | $194K |
| 37 | 49264 | Onondaga | — | — | 0 | $200K |
| 38 | 49285 | Stockbridge | — | — | 1 | $208K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ingham County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- 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 Ingham County, Michigan
Overview
Ingham County in Michigan covers 38 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100) across 15 scored records.
14 of 19 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.