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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

Anoka County64/100
Minnesota avg62/100
National avg68/100

How Anoka County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
19
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 55014 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 55188 (53/100)
$325K
Median Home Value
$1,598
Avg Remediation (49% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
62%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
41%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $937

Energy Code Gap $289/yr
Flood $274/yr
Underground Tanks $184/yr

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

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 17%

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

$325K
Median Home Value
$1,598
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Anoka County?
Anoka County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Anoka County?
Anoka County is served by 19 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 43 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Anoka County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Anoka County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $937 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Anoka County?
The median home build year in Anoka County is 1978. 62% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Anoka County compare to Minnesota?
Anoka County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is above the Minnesota state average of 62/100.

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