Valencia County, New Mexico
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Valencia County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water systems in Valencia County serve 7 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Valencia County Compares
How Valencia County Compares
Valencia County scores 13 points above the New Mexico state average (65/100) and 5 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Valencia County, New Mexico
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 14.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,309, driven primarily by flood
56.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Valencia County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 37 total (37 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,309
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,157 housing units in Valencia 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 Valencia County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Valencia 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 Valencia County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Valencia County
8 community water systems serving Valencia County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Valencia County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
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All ZIP Codes in Valencia County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Valencia County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87042 | Peralta | 82 | B | 6 | $275K |
| 2 | 87031 | Los Lunas | 80 | B | 6 (2 health) | $207K |
| 3 | 87068 | Bosque Farms | 71 | B | 21 (11 health) | $246K |
| 4 | 87002 | Belen | — | — | 91 (25 health) | $184K |
| 5 | 87006 | Bosque | — | — | $197K | |
| 6 | 87023 | Jarales | — | — | $153K | |
| 7 | 87060 | Tome | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Valencia County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.2% 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 Valencia County, New Mexico
Overview
Valencia County in New Mexico covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100) across 3 scored records.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 38 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.