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Genesee County, New York

16 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 16 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 16 tracked ZIP records scored
16
ZIP Codes
$157K
Median Home Value
$2,094
Avg Remediation (133% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Genesee County, New York

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.7 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 10.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,977, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

79.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 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 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1954
Median Build Year
79.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
59/100
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: $1,977

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Flood $511/yr
Water / Lead $410/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

26,226 housing units in Genesee County

Pre-1940 40%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 6%

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 Genesee County

$157K
Median Home Value
$2,094
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Genesee County

8 community water systems serving Genesee County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Genesee County.

Systems with the most violations in Genesee County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Genesee County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Genesee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 14005 Alexander 0 $173K
2 14013 Basom $153K
3 14020 Batavia 1 $148K
4 14021 Batavia
5 14036 Corfu 0 $184K
6 14040 Darien Center 0 $218K
7 14054 East Bethany 0 $165K
8 14056 East Pembroke
9 14058 Elba 2 $143K
10 14125 Oakfield 2 $138K
11 14143 Stafford 0 $177K
12 14416 Bergen 1 (1 health) $167K
13 14422 Byron 0 $147K
14 14482 Le Roy 2 (1 health) $160K
15 14525 Pavilion 0 $154K
16 14557 South Byron $111K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Genesee County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Genesee County in New York covers 16 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.

5 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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

How many water systems serve Genesee County?
Genesee County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Genesee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Genesee County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,977 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Genesee County?
The median home build year in Genesee County is 1954. 79.7% 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). Genesee County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/genesee/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Genesee County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/genesee/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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