COUNTY REPORT NY

Monroe County, New York

66 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Monroe County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Monroe County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 66 of its tracked ZIP codes.

How Monroe County Compares

Monroe County80/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Monroe County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
66
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Monroe County scores 4 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 7 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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
66
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 14428 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 14617 (70/100)
$185K
Median Home Value
$1,981
Avg Remediation (107% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Monroe 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: 12.1 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 11.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,704, driven primarily by flood

77% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
8 (8 health)
2023
5 (5 health)
2025
69 (69 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 69 violations. Past 5 years: 83 total (83 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
77%
Pre-1978 Housing
53/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
97%
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: $1,704

Flood $800/yr
Energy Code Gap $559/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

339,796 housing units in Monroe County

Pre-1940 25%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 11%

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 Monroe County

$185K
Median Home Value
$1,981
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Monroe County

8 community water systems serving Monroe County.

Show all 8 water systems

14 total water systems serve Monroe County.

Systems with the most violations in Monroe County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Monroe County

66 ZIP codes tracked in Monroe County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 14428 Churchville 81 B 1 (1 health) $215K
2 14445 East Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $151K
3 14450 Fairport 81 B 1 (1 health) $281K
4 14464 Hamlin 81 B 1 (1 health) $142K
5 14467 Henrietta 81 B 1 (1 health) $212K
6 14468 Hilton 81 B 1 (1 health) $214K
7 14506 Mendon 81 B 1 (1 health) $296K
8 14511 Mumford 81 B 1 (1 health)
9 14514 North Chili 81 B 1 (1 health) $217K
10 14526 Penfield 81 B 1 (1 health) $257K
11 14534 Pittsford 81 B 1 (1 health) $344K
12 14543 Rush 81 B 1 (1 health) $243K
13 14559 Spencerport 81 B 1 (1 health) $219K
14 14580 Webster 81 B 1 (1 health) $253K
15 14586 West Henrietta 81 B 1 (1 health) $255K
16 14604 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $705K
17 14605 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $81K
18 14607 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $304K
19 14608 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $180K
20 14611 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $78K
21 14613 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $108K
22 14614 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health)
23 14619 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $113K
24 14623 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $168K
25 14624 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $172K
26 14625 Rochester 81 B 1 (1 health) $233K
27 14546 Scottsville 80 B 2 (1 health) $174K
28 14470 Holley 79 B 6 (1 health) $140K
29 14606 Rochester 78 B 2 (2 health) $151K
30 14609 Rochester 78 B 2 (2 health) $145K
31 14610 Rochester 78 B 2 (2 health) $238K
32 14612 Rochester 78 B 2 (2 health) $188K
33 14615 Rochester 78 B 2 (2 health) $122K
34 14616 Rochester 78 B 2 (2 health) $136K
35 14618 Rochester 78 B 2 (2 health) $301K
36 14620 Rochester 78 B 2 (2 health) $198K
37 14621 Rochester 78 B 2 (2 health) $83K
38 14626 Rochester 78 B 2 (2 health) $185K
39 14472 Honeoye Falls 77 B 5 (2 health) $330K
40 14420 Brockport 75 B 8 (1 health) $179K
41 14622 Rochester 73 B 11 (1 health) $160K
42 14617 Rochester 70 B 12 (2 health) $179K
43 14410 Adams Basin
44 14430 Clarkson
45 14515 North Greece $85K
46 14602 Rochester
47 14603 Rochester
48 14627 Rochester 1 (1 health)
49 14638 Rochester
50 14639 Rochester
51 14642 Rochester 1 (1 health)
52 14643 Rochester
53 14644 Rochester
54 14645 Rochester
55 14646 Rochester
56 14647 Rochester
57 14649 Rochester
58 14650 Rochester
59 14651 Rochester
60 14652 Rochester
61 14653 Rochester
62 14664 Rochester
63 14673 Rochester
64 14683 Rochester
65 14692 Rochester
66 14694 Rochester

Recommended Buyer Guides for Monroe County

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Overview

Monroe County in New York covers 66 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 42 scored records.

44 of 44 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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 Monroe County?
Monroe County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 66 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Monroe County?
Monroe County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 66 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Monroe County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Monroe County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,704 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Monroe County?
The median home build year in Monroe County is 1963. 77% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Monroe County compare to New York?
Monroe County has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Monroe County, NY: HSS 80/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/monroe/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Monroe County, NY: HSS 80/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/monroe/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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