Dutchess County, New York
39 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Dutchess County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Dutchess County shows moderate water quality across its 39 ZIP codes - some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Dutchess County Compares
How Dutchess County Compares
Dutchess County scores 25 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 14 points below 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: Dutchess County, New York
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.4 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 9.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,337, driven primarily by flood
74.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Dutchess County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 47 total (47 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
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: $2,337
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
126,195 housing units in Dutchess 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 Dutchess County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dutchess 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 Dutchess County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Dutchess County
8 community water systems serving Dutchess County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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47 total water systems serve Dutchess County.
Systems with the most violations in Dutchess County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Dutchess County
39 ZIP codes tracked in Dutchess County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12803 | South Glens Falls | 67 | C | 0 | $223K |
| 2 | 12508 | Beacon | 66 | C | 2 (1 health) | $402K |
| 3 | 12512 | Chelsea | 66 | C | 1 | $435K |
| 4 | 12540 | Lagrangeville | 66 | C | 3 | $444K |
| 5 | 12572 | Rhinebeck | 65 | C | 3 | $459K |
| 6 | 12590 | Wappingers Falls | 63 | C | 9 | $366K |
| 7 | 12601 | Poughkeepsie | 62 | C | 15 | $276K |
| 8 | 12603 | Poughkeepsie | 49 | D | 4 | $342K |
| 9 | 12538 | Hyde Park | 44 | D | 18 (1 health) | $288K |
| 10 | 12524 | Fishkill | 40 | D | 29 | $373K |
| 11 | 12501 | Amenia | — | — | 60 | $306K |
| 12 | 12504 | Annandale On Hudson | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 12506 | Bangall | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 12507 | Barrytown | — | — | 0 | — |
| 15 | 12510 | Billings | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 12511 | Castle Point | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 12514 | Clinton Corners | — | — | $412K | |
| 18 | 12522 | Dover Plains | — | — | 0 | $282K |
| 19 | 12527 | Glenham | — | — | 0 | — |
| 20 | 12533 | Hopewell Junction | — | — | 5 | $441K |
| 21 | 12537 | Hughsonville | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 12545 | Millbrook | — | — | 0 | $415K |
| 23 | 12546 | Millerton | — | — | 0 | $317K |
| 24 | 12564 | Pawling | — | — | 251 (4 health) | $421K |
| 25 | 12567 | Pine Plains | — | — | 0 | $330K |
| 26 | 12569 | Pleasant Valley | — | — | 1 | $350K |
| 27 | 12570 | Poughquag | — | — | 2 | $454K |
| 28 | 12571 | Red Hook | — | — | 1 | $386K |
| 29 | 12574 | Rhinecliff | — | — | $589K | |
| 30 | 12578 | Salt Point | — | — | $352K | |
| 31 | 12580 | Staatsburg | — | — | 2 | $377K |
| 32 | 12581 | Stanfordville | — | — | 0 | $375K |
| 33 | 12582 | Stormville | — | — | 4 | $445K |
| 34 | 12583 | Tivoli | — | — | 3 | $391K |
| 35 | 12585 | Verbank | — | — | $511K | |
| 36 | 12592 | Wassaic | — | — | $265K | |
| 37 | 12594 | Wingdale | — | — | 0 | $364K |
| 38 | 12602 | Poughkeepsie | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 12604 | Poughkeepsie | — | — | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dutchess 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 Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74.9% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dutchess County, New York
Overview
Dutchess County in New York covers 39 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100) across 10 scored records.
18 of 28 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.