COUNTY REPORT NY

Bronx County, New York

25 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A

ZipCheckup grade for Bronx County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Residents of Bronx County can read the A-B grade as a starting point and then open their own ZIP report, one of 25 on this site.

How Bronx County Compares

Bronx County100/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Bronx County Compares

A
County Grade
100/100
Avg Safety Score
25
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Bronx County scores 16 points above the New York state average (84/100) and 27 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

A
County Grade
100
Avg Safety Score
25
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 10451 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 10475 (100/100)
$508K
Median Home Value

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bronx County, New York

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: 13 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 16.1%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $5,386, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

82% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1956
Median Build Year
82%
Pre-1980 Housing
66/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,386

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $975/yr
Water / Lead $670/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

551,859 housing units in Bronx County

Pre-1940 36%
1940–1959 24%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 8%
2000+ 10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Bronx County residents

Asthma 11.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Bronx County ZIP codes

3 community water systems mapped to Bronx County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Environmental Justice Indicator

Bronx County is at national percentile 73 on the EPA EJScreen index in our data, indicating elevated environmental burden relative to other U.S. areas. Approximately 75% of residents live in areas classified as disadvantaged communities. EJScreen displays environmental and demographic indicators; each environmental justice index combines one environmental indicator with demographic data. Learn more at EPA.gov

All ZIP Codes in Bronx County

25 ZIP codes tracked in Bronx County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 10451 Bronx 100 A 0 $264K
2 10452 Bronx 100 A 0 $263K
3 10453 Bronx 100 A 0 $580K
4 10454 Bronx 100 A 0 $781K
5 10455 Bronx 100 A 0 $349K
6 10456 Bronx 100 A 0 $429K
7 10457 Bronx 100 A 0 $337K
8 10458 Bronx 100 A 0 $516K
9 10459 Bronx 100 A 0 $590K
10 10460 Bronx 100 A 0 $589K
11 10461 Bronx 100 A 0 $640K
12 10462 Bronx 100 A 0 $372K
13 10463 Bronx 100 A 0 $352K
14 10464 Bronx 100 A 0 $668K
15 10465 Bronx 100 A 0 $602K
16 10466 Bronx 100 A 0 $605K
17 10467 Bronx 100 A 0 $426K
18 10468 Bronx 100 A 0 $259K
19 10469 Bronx 100 A 0 $640K
20 10470 Bronx 100 A 0 $500K
21 10471 Bronx 100 A 0 $407K
22 10472 Bronx 100 A 0 $633K
23 10473 Bronx 100 A 0 $587K
24 10474 Bronx 100 A 0 —
25 10475 Bronx 100 A 0 $32K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bronx County

Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.

Overview

Bronx County in New York covers 25 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 25 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 25 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bronx County?
Bronx County receives an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (25 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Bronx County?
We map 3 public water systems to 25 ZIP codes in our data for Bronx County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bronx County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Bronx County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $5,386 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Bronx County?
The median home build year in Bronx County is 1956. 82% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Bronx County compare to New York?
Bronx County has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bronx County, NY: HSS 100/100; High Radon Potential Area. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/bronx/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-york-bronx,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bronx County, NY: HSS 100/100; High Radon Potential Area}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/bronx/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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