Wayne County, Michigan
94 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
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
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 5 points above the Michigan state average (74/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 12.3%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,024, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.433% avg pipe failure probability, 61% of ZIPs at high risk
83.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Wayne County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 102 violations. Past 5 years: 159 total (159 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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,024
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
798,487 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Detroit | 633,218 | 311 |
| 2 | Great Lakes Water Authority | — | 276 |
| 3 | Dearborn | 109,976 | 42 |
| 4 | Westland | 84,094 | 32 |
| 5 | Van Buren Township | 27,359 | 27 |
53 total water systems serve Wayne County.
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
94 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48122 | Melvindale | 99 | A | 1 | $113K |
| 2 | 48112 | Belleville | 98 | A | 9 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 48121 | Dearborn | 96 | A | 0 | — |
| 4 | 48123 | Dearborn | 96 | A | 0 | — |
| 5 | 48164 | New Boston | 95 | A | 0 | $314K |
| 6 | 48168 | Northville | 95 | A | 0 | $546K |
| 7 | 48188 | Canton | 95 | A | 0 | $357K |
| 8 | 48193 | Riverview | 95 | A | 1 | $205K |
| 9 | 48111 | Belleville | 94 | A | 9 (1 health) | $239K |
| 10 | 48120 | Dearborn | 93 | A | 0 | $237K |
| 11 | 48128 | Dearborn | 93 | A | 0 | $237K |
| 12 | 48203 | Highland Park | 93 | A | 2 | $76K |
| 13 | 48185 | Westland | 92 | A | 4 | $184K |
| 14 | 48186 | Westland | 92 | A | 4 | $168K |
| 15 | 48195 | Southgate | 91 | A | 2 | $165K |
| 16 | 48183 | Trenton | 90 | A | 0 | $214K |
| 17 | 48187 | Canton | 90 | A | 0 | $341K |
| 18 | 48184 | Wayne | 89 | A | 6 | $142K |
| 19 | 48230 | Grosse Pointe | 89 | A | 3 | $448K |
| 20 | 48236 | Grosse Pointe | 89 | A | 3 | $353K |
| 21 | 48126 | Dearborn | 88 | A | 0 | $201K |
| 22 | 48170 | Plymouth | 88 | A | 4 | $401K |
| 23 | 48127 | Dearborn Heights | 86 | A | 12 (1 health) | $217K |
| 24 | 48240 | Redford | 86 | A | 3 (1 health) | $121K |
| 25 | 48134 | Flat Rock | 85 | A | 2 (2 health) | $253K |
| 26 | 48229 | Ecorse | 85 | A | 0 | $59K |
| 27 | 48146 | Lincoln Park | 84 | B | 2 | $117K |
| 28 | 48174 | Romulus | 84 | B | 3 | $152K |
| 29 | 48124 | Dearborn | 83 | B | 0 | $192K |
| 30 | 48173 | Rockwood | 80 | B | 0 | $233K |
| 31 | 48212 | Hamtramck | 80 | B | 3 (1 health) | $98K |
| 32 | 48192 | Wyandotte | 79 | B | 1 | $160K |
| 33 | 48201 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $402K |
| 34 | 48202 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $194K |
| 35 | 48204 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $54K |
| 36 | 48206 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $102K |
| 37 | 48207 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $194K |
| 38 | 48210 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $60K |
| 39 | 48211 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $67K |
| 40 | 48213 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $52K |
| 41 | 48214 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $121K |
| 42 | 48217 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $45K |
| 43 | 48238 | Detroit | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $59K |
| 44 | 48101 | Allen Park | 76 | B | 1 | $175K |
| 45 | 48125 | Dearborn Heights | 76 | B | 12 (1 health) | $119K |
| 46 | 48208 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | $187K |
| 47 | 48216 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | $225K |
| 48 | 48222 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 49 | 48225 | Harper Woods | 76 | B | 4 (1 health) | $141K |
| 50 | 48226 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | $308K |
| 51 | 48231 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 52 | 48232 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 53 | 48233 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 54 | 48239 | Redford | 76 | B | 3 (1 health) | $146K |
| 55 | 48242 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 56 | 48243 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 57 | 48244 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 58 | 48255 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 59 | 48260 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 60 | 48264 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 61 | 48265 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 62 | 48266 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 63 | 48267 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 64 | 48268 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 65 | 48269 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 66 | 48272 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 67 | 48275 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 68 | 48277 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 69 | 48278 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 70 | 48279 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 71 | 48288 | Detroit | 76 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 72 | 48218 | River Rouge | 74 | B | 5 (1 health) | $56K |
| 73 | 48205 | Detroit | 72 | B | 6 (3 health) | $56K |
| 74 | 48209 | Detroit | 72 | B | 6 (3 health) | $83K |
| 75 | 48219 | Detroit | 72 | B | 6 (3 health) | $85K |
| 76 | 48221 | Detroit | 72 | B | 6 (3 health) | $139K |
| 77 | 48223 | Detroit | 72 | B | 6 (3 health) | $88K |
| 78 | 48224 | Detroit | 72 | B | 6 (3 health) | $78K |
| 79 | 48227 | Detroit | 72 | B | 6 (3 health) | $71K |
| 80 | 48228 | Detroit | 72 | B | 6 (3 health) | $55K |
| 81 | 48234 | Detroit | 72 | B | 6 (3 health) | $57K |
| 82 | 48235 | Detroit | 72 | B | 6 (3 health) | $79K |
| 83 | 48150 | Livonia | 70 | B | 0 | $229K |
| 84 | 48152 | Livonia | 70 | B | 0 | $284K |
| 85 | 48154 | Livonia | 70 | B | 0 | $286K |
| 86 | 48135 | Garden City | 68 | C | 1 | $162K |
| 87 | 48141 | Inkster | 68 | C | 2 | $76K |
| 88 | 48151 | Livonia | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 89 | 48153 | Livonia | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 90 | 48136 | Garden City | 64 | C | 1 | — |
| 91 | 48215 | Detroit | 62 | C | 6 (3 health) | $105K |
| 92 | 48138 | Grosse Ile | 60 | C | 1 | $343K |
| 93 | 48180 | Taylor | 57 | C | 6 | $141K |
| 94 | 48081 | Saint Clair Shores | 55 | C | 0 | $202K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 10 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.4% 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
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wayne County, Michigan
Overview
Wayne County in Michigan covers 94 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
75 of 94 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 149 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.