COUNTY REPORT NY

Erie County, New York

87 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Erie County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Current EPA records place Erie County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 87 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.

How Erie County Compares

Erie County66/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Erie County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
87
ZIP Codes
37
Water Systems

Erie County scores 18 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 7 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:

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
87
ZIP Codes
Akron
Best ZIP: 14001 (67/100)
Irving
Lowest ZIP: 14081 (53/100)
$212K
Median Home Value
$2,343
Avg Remediation (110% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Erie 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: 12.4 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 10.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,037, driven primarily by flood

80.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Erie County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
6 (6 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2023
5 (5 health)
2024
3 (3 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 17 total (17 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1959
Median Build Year
80.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
53/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
98%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $2,037

Flood $905/yr
Energy Code Gap $560/yr
Water / Lead $343/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

436,182 housing units in Erie County

Pre-1940 30%
1940–1959 27%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 13%
2000+ 9%

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 Erie County

$212K
Median Home Value
$2,343
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Erie County

8 community water systems serving Erie County.

Show all 8 water systems

37 total water systems serve Erie County.

Systems with the most violations in Erie County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Erie County

87 ZIP codes tracked in Erie County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 14001 Akron 67 C 0 $221K
2 14004 Alden 67 C 0 $236K
3 14025 Boston 67 C 0 $237K
4 14026 Bowmansville 67 C 0 $201K
5 14031 Clarence 67 C 0 $325K
6 14032 Clarence Center 67 C 0 $484K
7 14043 Depew 67 C 0 $193K
8 14047 Derby 67 C 0 $181K
9 14051 East Amherst 67 C 0 $387K
10 14057 Eden 67 C 0 $238K
11 14059 Elma 67 C 0 $324K
12 14068 Getzville 67 C 0 $348K
13 14075 Hamburg 67 C 0 $246K
14 14086 Lancaster 67 C 0 $264K
15 14091 Lawtons 67 C 0 $241K
16 14139 South Wales 67 C 0 $243K
17 14150 Tonawanda 67 C 0 $182K
18 14217 Buffalo 67 C 0 $193K
19 14219 Buffalo 67 C 0 $182K
20 14221 Buffalo 67 C 0 $299K
21 14224 Buffalo 67 C 0 $220K
22 14226 Buffalo 67 C 0 $238K
23 14227 Buffalo 67 C 0 $190K
24 14228 Buffalo 67 C 0 $246K
25 14260 Buffalo 67 C 0 —
26 14052 East Aurora 66 C 1 $312K
27 14127 Orchard Park 66 C 1 $329K
28 14201 Buffalo 66 C 2 $328K
29 14202 Buffalo 66 C 2 $496K
30 14203 Buffalo 66 C 2 —
31 14204 Buffalo 66 C 2 $152K
32 14206 Buffalo 66 C 2 $112K
33 14207 Buffalo 66 C 2 $111K
34 14208 Buffalo 66 C 2 $119K
35 14209 Buffalo 66 C 2 $409K
36 14210 Buffalo 66 C 2 $124K
37 14211 Buffalo 66 C 2 $92K
38 14212 Buffalo 66 C 2 $90K
39 14213 Buffalo 66 C 2 $192K
40 14214 Buffalo 66 C 2 $235K
41 14215 Buffalo 66 C 2 $103K
42 14216 Buffalo 66 C 2 $261K
43 14218 Buffalo 66 C 2 $135K
44 14220 Buffalo 66 C 2 $180K
45 14222 Buffalo 66 C 2 $408K
46 14223 Buffalo 66 C 2 $202K
47 14225 Buffalo 66 C 2 $155K
48 14006 Angola 65 C 4 $155K
49 14033 Colden 65 C 4 $293K
50 14034 Collins 65 C 4 (2 health) $150K
51 14170 West Falls 65 C 5 $295K
52 14072 Grand Island 53 D 41 $303K
53 14081 Irving 53 D 39 $127K
54 14010 Athol Springs — — —
55 14027 Brant — — $185K
56 14030 Chaffee — — $204K
57 14035 Collins Center — — —
58 14038 Crittenden — — —
59 14055 East Concord — — $178K
60 14061 Farnham — — $158K
61 14069 Glenwood — — $212K
62 14080 Holland — — 4 $256K
63 14085 Lake View — — $275K
64 14102 Marilla — — $244K
65 14110 North Boston — — —
66 14111 North Collins — — 3 $177K
67 14112 North Evans — — —
68 14134 Sardinia — — $105K
69 14151 Tonawanda — — —
70 14169 Wales Center — — $10K
71 14205 Buffalo — — —
72 14231 Buffalo — — —
73 14233 Buffalo — — —
74 14240 Buffalo — — —
75 14241 Buffalo — — —
76 14261 Buffalo — — 0 —
77 14263 Buffalo — — —
78 14264 Buffalo — — —
79 14265 Buffalo — — —
80 14267 Buffalo — — —
81 14269 Buffalo — — —
82 14270 Buffalo — — —
83 14272 Buffalo — — —
84 14273 Buffalo — — —
85 14276 Buffalo — — —
86 14280 Buffalo — — —
87 14781 Sherman — — 145 $127K

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Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Erie County, New York

Overview

Erie County in New York covers 87 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 53 scored records.

31 of 57 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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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 Erie County?
Erie 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 Erie County?
Erie County is served by 37 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 87 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Erie County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Erie County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,037 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Erie County?
The median home build year in Erie County is 1959. 80.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Erie County compare to New York?
Erie County has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Erie County, NY: HSS 66/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/erie/
BibTeX 
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-york-erie,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Erie County, NY: HSS 66/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/erie/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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