COUNTY REPORT MI

Wayne County, Michigan

94 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Wayne County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Within Wayne County's 94 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Wayne County Compares

Wayne County90/100
Michigan avg85/100
National avg73/100

How Wayne County Compares

A
County Grade
90/100
Avg Safety Score
94
ZIP Codes
52
Water Systems

Wayne County scores 5 points above the Michigan state average (85/100) and 17 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:

A
County Grade
90
Avg Safety Score
94
ZIP Codes
Dearborn
Best ZIP: 48120 (92/100)
Dearborn Heights
Lowest ZIP: 48127 (81/100)
$160K
Median Home Value
$1,640
Avg Remediation (103% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Wayne 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: 14.6 (asthma 12.3%, diabetes 14.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,228, driven primarily by flood

82.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↓ Improving trend

EPA violation counts by year across Wayne County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
4 (4 health)
2023
60 (60 health)
2024
28 (28 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 60 violations. Past 5 years: 95 total (95 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1955
Median Build Year
82.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
62%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $2,228

Flood $810/yr
Underground Tanks $480/yr
Energy Code Gap $474/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

790,050 housing units in Wayne County

Pre-1940 20%
1940–1959 39%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 11%
2000+ 8%

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 Wayne County

$160K
Median Home Value
$1,640
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wayne 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 Wayne County residents

Asthma 12.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Wayne County

8 community water systems serving Wayne County.

Show all 8 water systems
  • Southfield
    Serves ~71,739 people 4 violations
    A
  • Taylor
    Serves ~63,409 people 9 violations
    A

52 total water systems serve Wayne County.

Systems with the most violations in Wayne County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Wayne County

94 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 48120 Dearborn 92 A 0 $237K
2 48124 Dearborn 92 A 0 $192K
3 48126 Dearborn 92 A 0 $201K
4 48128 Dearborn 92 A 0 $237K
5 48152 Livonia 92 A 0 $284K
6 48154 Livonia 92 A 0 $286K
7 48201 Detroit 92 A 0 $402K
8 48202 Detroit 92 A 0 $194K
9 48204 Detroit 92 A 0 $54K
10 48206 Detroit 92 A 0 $102K
11 48207 Detroit 92 A 0 $194K
12 48209 Detroit 92 A 0 $83K
13 48210 Detroit 92 A 0 $60K
14 48213 Detroit 92 A 0 $52K
15 48214 Detroit 92 A 0 $121K
16 48215 Detroit 92 A 0 $105K
17 48216 Detroit 92 A 0 $225K
18 48217 Detroit 92 A 0 $45K
19 48221 Detroit 92 A 1 $139K
20 48226 Detroit 92 A 0 $308K
21 48227 Detroit 92 A 0 $71K
22 48228 Detroit 92 A 0 $55K
23 48234 Detroit 92 A 0 $57K
24 48235 Detroit 92 A 0 $79K
25 48238 Detroit 92 A 0 $59K
26 48101 Allen Park 91 A 2 $175K
27 48122 Melvindale 91 A 2 $113K
28 48192 Wyandotte 91 A 1 $160K
29 48195 Southgate 91 A 2 $165K
30 48203 Highland Park 91 A 2 $76K
31 48229 Ecorse 91 A 1 $59K
32 48134 Flat Rock 90 A 9 (2 health) $253K
33 48135 Garden City 90 A 5 $162K
34 48138 Grosse Ile 90 A 4 $343K
35 48150 Livonia 90 A 4 $229K
36 48168 Northville 90 A 2 $546K
37 48173 Rockwood 90 A 9 (2 health) $233K
38 48183 Trenton 90 A 9 $214K
39 48185 Westland 90 A 5 $184K
40 48187 Canton 90 A 4 $341K
41 48188 Canton 90 A 4 $357K
42 48193 Riverview 90 A 4 $205K
43 48205 Detroit 90 A 4 (1 health) $56K
44 48223 Detroit 90 A 4 (1 health) $88K
45 48224 Detroit 90 A 4 (1 health) $78K
46 48239 Redford 90 A 4 (1 health) $146K
47 48141 Inkster 89 A 8 $76K
48 48146 Lincoln Park 89 A 4 $117K
49 48180 Taylor 89 A 9 (1 health) $141K
50 48219 Detroit 89 A 8 (1 health) $85K
51 48225 Harper Woods 89 A 8 (1 health) $141K
52 48240 Redford 89 A 8 (1 health) $121K
53 48164 New Boston 88 A 13 $314K
54 48174 Romulus 88 A 11 $152K
55 48184 Wayne 88 A 12 $142K
56 48230 Grosse Pointe 88 A 11 (1 health) $448K
57 48170 Plymouth 87 A 9 (1 health) $401K
58 48186 Westland 87 A 13 $168K
59 48211 Detroit 87 A 5 (1 health) $67K
60 48212 Hamtramck 87 A 5 (1 health) $98K
61 48218 River Rouge 86 A 9 (1 health) $56K
62 48236 Grosse Pointe 86 A 17 (1 health) $353K
63 48111 Belleville 84 B 20 (1 health) $239K
64 48125 Dearborn Heights 82 B 15 (1 health) $119K
65 48127 Dearborn Heights 81 B 20 (1 health) $217K
66 48022 Emmett — — $246K
67 48112 Belleville — — —
68 48121 Dearborn — — —
69 48123 Dearborn — — —
70 48136 Garden City — — —
71 48151 Livonia — — —
72 48153 Livonia — — —
73 48208 Detroit — — 0 $187K
74 48222 Detroit — — —
75 48231 Detroit — — —
76 48232 Detroit — — —
77 48233 Detroit — — —
78 48242 Detroit — — —
79 48243 Detroit — — —
80 48244 Detroit — — —
81 48255 Detroit — — —
82 48260 Detroit — — —
83 48264 Detroit — — —
84 48265 Detroit — — —
85 48266 Detroit — — —
86 48267 Detroit — — —
87 48268 Detroit — — —
88 48269 Detroit — — —
89 48272 Detroit — — —
90 48275 Detroit — — —
91 48277 Detroit — — —
92 48278 Detroit — — —
93 48279 Detroit — — —
94 48288 Detroit — — —

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Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Wayne County, Michigan

Overview

Wayne County in Michigan covers 94 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100) across 65 scored records.

41 of 66 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 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 Wayne County?
Wayne County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 94 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Wayne County?
Wayne County is served by 52 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 94 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wayne County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wayne County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,228 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wayne County?
The median home build year in Wayne County is 1955. 82.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Wayne County compare to Michigan?
Wayne County has an average Home Safety Score of 90/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Michigan state average of 85/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wayne County, MI: HSS 90/100; Lead Above EPA Limits. https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/wayne/
BibTeX 
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wayne County, MI: HSS 90/100; Lead Above EPA Limits}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/wayne/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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