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Fulton County, New York

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$162K
Median Home Value
$1,350
Avg Remediation (83% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Fulton County, New York

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,962, driven primarily by flood

77.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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 11.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1947
Median Build Year
77.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
57/100
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,962

Flood $667/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water Infrastructure $358/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

24,461 housing units in Fulton County

Pre-1940 38%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 8%

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 Fulton County

$162K
Median Home Value
$1,350
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Fulton County

5 community water systems serving Fulton County.

Systems with the most violations in Fulton County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Fulton County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Fulton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 12025 Broadalbin 1 $223K
2 12032 Caroga Lake $164K
3 12078 Gloversville 0 $122K
4 12095 Johnstown 0 $160K
5 12117 Mayfield 3 $195K
6 13470 Stratford $147K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Fulton County

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Overview

Fulton County in New York covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Fulton County?
Fulton County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Fulton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Fulton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,962 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Fulton County?
The median home build year in Fulton County is 1947. 77.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Fulton County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/fulton/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Fulton County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/fulton/}
}

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