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Hennepin County, Minnesota

107 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

The systems supplying Hennepin County's 107 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Hennepin County Compares

Hennepin County64/100
Minnesota avg62/100
National avg68/100

How Hennepin County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
107
ZIP Codes
34
Water Systems

Hennepin 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: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
107
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 55311 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 55577 (40/100)
$368K
Median Home Value
$1,646
Avg Remediation (45% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hennepin 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: 10.3 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 8.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $965, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.366% avg pipe failure probability, 41% of ZIPs at high risk

65.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 27.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
65.2%
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: $965

Flood $340/yr
Energy Code Gap $267/yr
Underground Tanks $237/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

573,452 housing units in Hennepin County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 22%
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 Hennepin County

$368K
Median Home Value
$1,646
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 27.3% (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 Hennepin County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Minneapolis 425,300 64
2 Saint Anthony Village 9,500 64
3 Garrison Bay Resort 90 64
4 Ham Lake Apartments 89 64
5 Chosen Valley Mobile Home Park 73 64

34 total water systems serve Hennepin County.

All ZIP Codes in Hennepin County

107 ZIP codes tracked in Hennepin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 55311 Osseo 70 B 0 $466K
2 55327 Dayton 70 B 0 $487K
3 55344 Eden Prairie 70 B 0 $352K
4 55345 Minnetonka 70 B 0 $479K
5 55346 Eden Prairie 70 B 0 $464K
6 55347 Eden Prairie 70 B 0 $493K
7 55359 Maple Plain 70 B 0 $574K
8 55369 Osseo 70 B 0 $357K
9 55374 Rogers 70 B 0 $438K
10 56225 Clinton 70 B 0 $107K
11 55401 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $402K
12 55403 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $285K
13 55404 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $294K
14 55405 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $450K
15 55406 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $336K
16 55408 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $388K
17 55409 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $366K
18 55411 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $234K
19 55412 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $226K
20 55413 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $354K
21 55414 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $454K
22 55418 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $333K
23 55420 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $307K
24 55421 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $261K
25 55429 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $268K
26 55430 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $244K
27 55431 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $354K
28 55438 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $406K
29 55439 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $640K
30 55442 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $439K
31 55443 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $346K
32 55444 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $307K
33 55445 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $311K
34 55446 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $559K
35 55447 Minneapolis 68 C 1 $455K
36 55487 Minneapolis 68 C 1
37 55348 Maple Plain 66 C 0
38 55361 Minnetonka Beach 66 C 0
39 55393 Maple Plain 66 C 0
40 55569 Osseo 66 C 0
41 55570 Maple Plain 66 C 0
42 55571 Maple Plain 66 C 0
43 55574 Maple Plain 66 C 0
44 55576 Maple Plain 66 C 0
45 55578 Maple Plain 66 C 0
46 55579 Maple Plain 66 C 0
47 55593 Maple Plain 66 C 0
48 55305 Hopkins 65 C 0 $442K
49 55316 Champlin 65 C 0 $338K
50 55331 Excelsior 65 C 0 $707K
51 55343 Hopkins 65 C 0 $351K
52 55364 Mound 65 C 0 $411K
53 55391 Wayzata 65 C 0 $796K
54 55415 Minneapolis 64 C 1 $582K
55 55425 Minneapolis 64 C 1 $313K
56 55440 Minneapolis 64 C 1
57 55450 Minneapolis 64 C 1
58 55454 Minneapolis 64 C 1 $185K
59 55455 Minneapolis 64 C 1
60 55458 Minneapolis 64 C 1
61 55459 Minneapolis 64 C 1
62 55460 Minneapolis 64 C 1
63 55467 Minneapolis 64 C 1
64 55470 Minneapolis 64 C 1
65 55472 Minneapolis 64 C 1
66 55473 Minneapolis 64 C 1
67 55474 Minneapolis 64 C 1
68 55478 Minneapolis 64 C 1
69 55479 Minneapolis 64 C 1
70 55480 Minneapolis 64 C 1
71 55483 Minneapolis 64 C 1
72 55484 Minneapolis 64 C 1
73 55485 Minneapolis 64 C 1
74 55486 Minneapolis 64 C 1
75 55488 Minneapolis 64 C 1
76 55402 Minneapolis 63 C 1
77 55407 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $317K
78 55410 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $597K
79 55416 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $457K
80 55417 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $368K
81 55419 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $479K
82 55422 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $314K
83 55423 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $320K
84 55424 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $960K
85 55426 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $345K
86 55427 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $342K
87 55428 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $278K
88 55435 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $341K
89 55436 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $596K
90 55437 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $363K
91 55441 Minneapolis 63 C 1 $463K
92 55356 Long Lake 62 C 0 $713K
93 55384 Spring Park 56 C 0 $598K
94 55340 Hamel 55 C 0 $608K
95 55357 Loretto 55 C 0 $491K
96 55595 Loretto 55 C 0
97 55596 Loretto 55 C 0
98 55597 Loretto 55 C 0
99 55598 Loretto 55 C 0
100 55599 Loretto 55 C 0
101 55373 Rockford 53 D 0 $285K
102 55323 Crystal Bay 47 D 4
103 55341 Hanover 40 D 0 $422K
104 55392 Navarre 40 D 0
105 55572 Rockford 40 D 0
106 55573 Young America 40 D 0
107 55577 Rockford 40 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hennepin County

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Overview

Hennepin County in Minnesota covers 107 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

65 of 107 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 Hennepin County?
Hennepin 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 Hennepin County?
Hennepin County is served by 34 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 107 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hennepin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hennepin County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $965 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hennepin County?
The median home build year in Hennepin County is 1972. 65.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hennepin County compare to Minnesota?
Hennepin County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is above the Minnesota state average of 62/100.

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