Kent County, Michigan
47 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Kent County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Homeowners across Kent County's 47 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Kent County Compares
How Kent County Compares
Kent County scores 11 points below the Michigan state average (85/100) and 1 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: Kent County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 11%, diabetes 10.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,137, driven primarily by flood
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Kent County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 18 violations. Past 5 years: 27 total (27 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,137
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 Kent County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kent 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 Kent County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Kent County
8 community water systems serving Kent County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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32 total water systems serve Kent County.
Systems with the most violations in Kent County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Kent County
47 ZIP codes tracked in Kent County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49306 | Belmont | 75 | B | 1 | $341K |
| 2 | 49504 | Grand Rapids | 75 | B | 3 (3 health) | $223K |
| 3 | 49505 | Grand Rapids | 75 | B | 1 | $228K |
| 4 | 49509 | Wyoming | 75 | B | 1 | $183K |
| 5 | 49519 | Wyoming | 75 | B | 1 | $220K |
| 6 | 49525 | Grand Rapids | 75 | B | 1 | $293K |
| 7 | 49301 | Ada | 74 | B | 2 (1 health) | $510K |
| 8 | 49315 | Byron Center | 74 | B | 3 | $358K |
| 9 | 49316 | Caledonia | 74 | B | 3 | $339K |
| 10 | 49418 | Grandville | 74 | B | 3 | $296K |
| 11 | 49503 | Grand Rapids | 74 | B | 2 | $224K |
| 12 | 49506 | Grand Rapids | 74 | B | 2 | $339K |
| 13 | 49507 | Grand Rapids | 74 | B | 2 | $180K |
| 14 | 49508 | Grand Rapids | 74 | B | 2 | $258K |
| 15 | 49512 | Grand Rapids | 74 | B | 2 | $280K |
| 16 | 49546 | Grand Rapids | 74 | B | 3 (1 health) | $389K |
| 17 | 49548 | Grand Rapids | 74 | B | 2 | $150K |
| 18 | 49321 | Comstock Park | 73 | B | 2 | $244K |
| 19 | 49331 | Lowell | 73 | B | 4 | $294K |
| 20 | 49345 | Sparta | 72 | B | 6 (1 health) | $261K |
| 21 | 49319 | Cedar Springs | 71 | B | 12 (2 health) | $248K |
| 22 | 49341 | Rockford | 70 | B | 12 (1 health) | $348K |
| 23 | 49544 | Grand Rapids | 70 | B | 12 (4 health) | $248K |
| 24 | 49302 | Alto | — | — | 0 | $387K |
| 25 | 49317 | Cannonsburg | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 49326 | Gowen | — | — | $195K | |
| 27 | 49330 | Kent City | — | — | 9 (1 health) | $253K |
| 28 | 49351 | Rockford | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 49355 | Ada | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 49356 | Ada | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 49357 | Ada | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 49468 | Grandville | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 49501 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 49502 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 49510 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 49514 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 49515 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 49516 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 49518 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 49523 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 49528 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 49530 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 49550 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 49555 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 45 | 49560 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 49588 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — | |
| 47 | 49599 | Grand Rapids | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kent County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- 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 Kent County, Michigan
Overview
Kent County in Michigan covers 47 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100) across 23 scored records.
24 of 25 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 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.