COUNTY REPORT MI

Macomb County, Michigan

39 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A

ZipCheckup grade for Macomb County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

High on the scale: Macomb County (39 ZIP codes).

How Macomb County Compares

Macomb County99/100
Michigan avg85/100
National avg73/100

How Macomb County Compares

A
County Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
39
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

Macomb County scores 14 points above the Michigan state average (85/100) and 26 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

A
County Grade
99
Avg Safety Score
39
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 48015 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 48045 (94/100)
$245K
Median Home Value
$475
Avg Remediation (0.19% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Macomb County, Michigan

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 11.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,199, largest modeled factor: Flood

59% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
59%
Pre-1980 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
29%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,199

Flood $973/yr
Energy Code Gap $323/yr
Water / Lead $176/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

366,775 housing units in Macomb County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 34%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 16%

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 Macomb County

$245K
Median Home Value
$475
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Macomb 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 Macomb County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Macomb County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Macomb County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

24 water systems mapped to Macomb County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Macomb County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Macomb County

39 ZIP codes tracked in Macomb County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 48015 Center Line 100 A 0 $145K
2 48062 Richmond 100 A 1 $249K
3 48088 Warren 100 A 0 $205K
4 48089 Warren 100 A 0 $117K
5 48091 Warren 100 A 0 $139K
6 48092 Warren 100 A 1 $205K
7 48093 Warren 100 A 0 $197K
8 48094 Washington 100 A 0 $399K
9 48310 Sterling Heights 100 A 0 $263K
10 48314 Sterling Heights 100 A 0 $310K
11 48316 Utica 100 A 0 $362K
12 48021 Eastpointe 99 A 4 $129K
13 48042 Macomb 99 A 2 $374K
14 48047 New Baltimore 99 A 2 (1 health) $298K
15 48048 New Haven 99 A 3 (1 health) $195K
16 48051 New Baltimore 99 A 3 $248K
17 48065 Romeo 99 A 4 $341K
18 48081 Saint Clair Shores 99 A 4 $202K
19 48312 Sterling Heights 99 A 4 $254K
20 48313 Sterling Heights 99 A 4 $249K
21 48317 Utica 99 A 3 $249K
22 48038 Clinton Township 98 A 6 $246K
23 48044 Macomb 98 A 6 $349K
24 48080 Saint Clair Shores 98 A 5 $189K
25 48315 Utica 98 A 5 $358K
26 48026 Fraser 97 A 8 $194K
27 48035 Clinton Township 97 A 8 $181K
28 48066 Roseville 97 A 8 $143K
29 48082 Saint Clair Shores 97 A 8 $201K
30 48036 Clinton Township 96 A 11 (2 health) $201K
31 48043 Mount Clemens 96 A 11 (2 health) $169K
32 48045 Harrison Township 94 A 15 (2 health) $243K
33 48005 Armada — — 4 (1 health) $294K
34 48046 Mount Clemens — — —
35 48090 Warren — — —
36 48096 Ray — — $381K
37 48311 Sterling Heights — — —
38 48318 Utica — — —
39 48397 Warren — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Macomb County

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Overview

Macomb County in Michigan covers 39 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 32 scored records.

24 of 33 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Macomb County?
Macomb County receives an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (39 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Macomb County?
We map 24 public water systems to 39 ZIP codes in our data for Macomb County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Macomb County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Macomb County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,199 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Macomb County?
The median home build year in Macomb County is 1974. 59% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Macomb County compare to Michigan?
Macomb County has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Michigan state average of 85/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Macomb County, MI: HSS 99/100; 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/macomb/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-michigan-macomb,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Macomb County, MI: HSS 99/100; 5 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/macomb/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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