Ocean County, New Mexico
1 ZIP code · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Ocean County, all 1 tracked ZIP code show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Ocean County Compares
How Ocean County Compares
Ocean County scores 14 points above the New Mexico state average (62/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 11.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,250, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
60% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Ocean County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based).
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: $1,250
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,859 housing units in Ocean 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 Ocean County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ocean 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 Ocean 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 Ocean County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Espanola Water System | 12,012 | 21 |
| 2 | Cuatro Villas Mdwca | 420 | 21 |
| 3 | Agua Sana Wua | 1,514 | 21 |
| 4 | Greater Chimayo Mdwca | 1,050 | 21 |
| 5 | Alcalde Mdwca | 927 | 21 |
9 total water systems serve Ocean County.
All ZIP Codes in Ocean County
1 ZIP code tracked in Ocean County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87532 | Espanola | 76 | B | 21 (3 health) | $225K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ocean County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Ocean County in New Mexico covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.