Monroe County, New York
56 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Monroe County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 56 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Monroe County Compares
How Monroe County Compares
Monroe County scores 10 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,372, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.47% avg pipe failure probability, 46% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Monroe County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 98 violations. Past 5 years: 107 total (107 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,372
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Monroe County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Monroe County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCWA | 496,753 | 3000 |
| 2 | Mcwa - Geneva | 8,532 | 2958 |
| 3 | Rochester City | 214,000 | 2948 |
| 4 | Mcwa Genesee | 15,577 | 2948 |
| 5 | Sea Breeze Water District | 9,900 | 2948 |
30 total water systems serve Monroe County.
All ZIP Codes in Monroe County
56 ZIP codes tracked in Monroe County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14450 | Fairport | 79 | B | 4 (1 health) | $281K |
| 2 | 14470 | Holley | 79 | B | 6 | $140K |
| 3 | 14609 | Rochester | 75 | B | 67 (2 health) | $145K |
| 4 | 14610 | Rochester | 75 | B | 67 (2 health) | $238K |
| 5 | 14613 | Rochester | 75 | B | 67 (2 health) | $108K |
| 6 | 14614 | Rochester | 75 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 7 | 14616 | Rochester | 75 | B | 67 (2 health) | $136K |
| 8 | 14620 | Rochester | 75 | B | 67 (2 health) | $198K |
| 9 | 14621 | Rochester | 75 | B | 67 (2 health) | $83K |
| 10 | 14468 | Hilton | 73 | B | 0 | $214K |
| 11 | 14602 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 12 | 14603 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 13 | 14604 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | $705K |
| 14 | 14605 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | $81K |
| 15 | 14607 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | $304K |
| 16 | 14608 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | $180K |
| 17 | 14611 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | $78K |
| 18 | 14615 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | $122K |
| 19 | 14619 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | $113K |
| 20 | 14627 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 21 | 14638 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 22 | 14639 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 23 | 14642 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 24 | 14643 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 25 | 14644 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 26 | 14645 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 27 | 14646 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 28 | 14647 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 29 | 14649 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 30 | 14650 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 31 | 14651 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 32 | 14652 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 33 | 14653 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 34 | 14664 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 35 | 14673 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 36 | 14683 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 37 | 14692 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 38 | 14694 | Rochester | 73 | B | 67 (2 health) | — |
| 39 | 14420 | Brockport | 71 | B | 6 | $179K |
| 40 | 14514 | North Chili | 71 | B | 24 (4 health) | $217K |
| 41 | 14606 | Rochester | 70 | B | 67 (2 health) | $151K |
| 42 | 14617 | Rochester | 70 | B | 67 (2 health) | $179K |
| 43 | 14618 | Rochester | 70 | B | 67 (2 health) | $301K |
| 44 | 14622 | Rochester | 70 | B | 67 (2 health) | $160K |
| 45 | 14624 | Rochester | 70 | B | 67 (2 health) | $172K |
| 46 | 14626 | Rochester | 70 | B | 67 (2 health) | $185K |
| 47 | 14612 | Rochester | 65 | C | 67 (2 health) | $188K |
| 48 | 14623 | Rochester | 65 | C | 67 (2 health) | $168K |
| 49 | 14625 | Rochester | 65 | C | 67 (2 health) | $233K |
| 50 | 14410 | Adams Basin | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 51 | 14472 | Honeoye Falls | 63 | C | 0 | $330K |
| 52 | 14586 | West Henrietta | 63 | C | 0 | $255K |
| 53 | 14534 | Pittsford | 59 | C | 10 | $344K |
| 54 | 14543 | Rush | 57 | C | 2 (1 health) | $243K |
| 55 | 14546 | Scottsville | 55 | C | 0 | $174K |
| 56 | 14430 | Clarkson | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Monroe County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Monroe County, New York
Overview
Monroe County in New York covers 56 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
50 of 56 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 94 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.