Anoka County, Minnesota
43 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water monitoring across Anoka County's 43 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture — solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.
How Anoka County Compares
How Anoka County Compares
Anoka County scores 2 points above the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Anoka County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.6 (asthma 10%, diabetes 10.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $937, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.365% avg pipe failure probability, 41% of ZIPs at high risk
62% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $937
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
326,166 housing units in Anoka 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 Anoka County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Anoka 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 Anoka 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 Anoka County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | 425,300 | 5 |
| 2 | Saint Anthony Village | 9,500 | 5 |
| 3 | Garrison Bay Resort | 90 | 5 |
| 4 | Ham Lake Apartments | 89 | 5 |
| 5 | Chosen Valley Mobile Home Park | 73 | 5 |
19 total water systems serve Anoka County.
All ZIP Codes in Anoka County
43 ZIP codes tracked in Anoka County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55014 | Circle Pines | 83 | B | 0 | $325K |
| 2 | 55038 | Hugo | 83 | B | 0 | $408K |
| 3 | 55079 | Stacy | 83 | B | 0 | $335K |
| 4 | 55092 | Wyoming | 83 | B | 1 | $337K |
| 5 | 55304 | Andover | 83 | B | 0 | $403K |
| 6 | 55433 | Minneapolis | 81 | B | 1 | $275K |
| 7 | 55434 | Minneapolis | 81 | B | 1 | $270K |
| 8 | 55448 | Minneapolis | 81 | B | 1 | $301K |
| 9 | 55449 | Minneapolis | 81 | B | 1 | $423K |
| 10 | 55303 | Anoka | 78 | B | 0 | $339K |
| 11 | 55432 | Minneapolis | 76 | B | 1 | $279K |
| 12 | 55011 | Cedar | 75 | B | 0 | $380K |
| 13 | 55005 | Bethel | 63 | C | 0 | $325K |
| 14 | 55101 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $253K |
| 15 | 55102 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $280K |
| 16 | 55103 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $240K |
| 17 | 55104 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $291K |
| 18 | 55105 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $453K |
| 19 | 55106 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $233K |
| 20 | 55108 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $365K |
| 21 | 55113 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $331K |
| 22 | 55114 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $297K |
| 23 | 55116 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $406K |
| 24 | 55117 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $263K |
| 25 | 55126 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $366K |
| 26 | 55127 | Saint Paul | 63 | C | 0 | $409K |
| 27 | 55150 | Mendota | 63 | C | 0 | $330K |
| 28 | 55109 | Saint Paul | 55 | C | 0 | $291K |
| 29 | 55112 | Saint Paul | 55 | C | 0 | $339K |
| 30 | 55070 | Saint Francis | 53 | D | 0 | $302K |
| 31 | 55111 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 32 | 55130 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | $220K |
| 33 | 55133 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 34 | 55144 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 35 | 55145 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 36 | 55155 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 37 | 55164 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 38 | 55165 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 39 | 55170 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 40 | 55172 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 41 | 55175 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 42 | 55187 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 43 | 55188 | Saint Paul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Anoka County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Anoka County, Minnesota
Overview
Anoka County in Minnesota covers 43 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
6 of 43 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.