COUNTY REPORT NY

Onondaga County, New York

62 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Onondaga County: C.

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

While Onondaga County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 62 ZIP codes have logged violations.

How Onondaga County Compares

Onondaga County62/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Onondaga County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
62
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

Onondaga County scores 22 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 11 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
62
Avg Safety Score
62
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 13029 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 13060 (54/100)
$188K
Median Home Value
$2,637
Avg Remediation (140% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Onondaga 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: 12.9 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 10.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,646, driven primarily by flood

77.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
27 (27 health)
2022
80 (80 health)
2023
125 (125 health)
2024
48 (48 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 125 violations. Past 5 years: 281 total (281 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1962
Median Build Year
77.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
60/100
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: $1,646

Flood $809/yr
Energy Code Gap $534/yr
Water Infrastructure $380/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

210,362 housing units in Onondaga County

Pre-1940 23%
1940–1959 24%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 10%

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 Onondaga County

$188K
Median Home Value
$2,637
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Onondaga County

8 community water systems serving Onondaga County.

Show all 8 water systems

15 total water systems serve Onondaga County.

Systems with the most violations in Onondaga County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Onondaga County

62 ZIP codes tracked in Onondaga County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 13029 Brewerton 67 C 0 $236K
2 13030 Bridgeport 67 C 0 $195K
3 13031 Camillus 67 C 0 $207K
4 13039 Cicero 67 C 0 $229K
5 13041 Clay 67 C 0 $199K
6 13082 Kirkville 67 C 0 $179K
7 13084 La Fayette 67 C 0 $201K
8 13104 Manlius 67 C 0 $296K
9 13110 Marietta 67 C 0 $244K
10 13116 Minoa 67 C 0 $170K
11 13120 Nedrow 67 C 0 $109K
12 13159 Tully 67 C 0 $220K
13 13212 Syracuse 67 C 0 $157K
14 13088 Liverpool 66 C 2 $167K
15 13090 Liverpool 66 C 2 $197K
16 13164 Warners 66 C 3 $211K
17 13027 Baldwinsville 65 C 5 $227K
18 13066 Fayetteville 65 C 6 $266K
19 13211 Syracuse 65 C 6 $116K
20 13108 Marcellus 63 C 5 (5 health) $233K
21 13152 Skaneateles 63 C 6 (5 health) $428K
22 13112 Memphis 58 C 15 (12 health) $181K
23 13202 Syracuse 58 C 12 (10 health) $79K
24 13203 Syracuse 58 C 12 (10 health) $149K
25 13204 Syracuse 58 C 12 (10 health) $97K
26 13205 Syracuse 58 C 12 (10 health) $96K
27 13207 Syracuse 58 C 12 (10 health) $111K
28 13208 Syracuse 58 C 12 (10 health) $110K
29 13210 Syracuse 58 C 12 (10 health) $167K
30 13215 Syracuse 58 C 12 (10 health) $273K
31 13219 Syracuse 58 C 12 (10 health) $173K
32 13209 Syracuse 57 C 15 (10 health) $146K
33 13206 Syracuse 56 C 18 (10 health) $130K
34 13214 Syracuse 56 C 18 (10 health) $219K
35 13080 Jordan 55 C 27 (12 health) $161K
36 13057 East Syracuse 54 D 24 (10 health) $160K
37 13060 Elbridge 54 D 20 (17 health) $117K
38 13020 Apulia Station $266K
39 13051 Delphi Falls
40 13063 Fabius $216K
41 13072 Georgetown $100K
42 13089 Liverpool
43 13119 Mottville
44 13122 New Woodstock $285K
45 13137 Plainville
46 13138 Pompey
47 13141 Preble $160K
48 13153 Skaneateles Falls 5 (5 health) $207K
49 13201 Syracuse
50 13217 Syracuse
51 13218 Syracuse
52 13220 Syracuse
53 13221 Syracuse
54 13224 Syracuse 18 (10 health) $215K
55 13225 Syracuse
56 13235 Syracuse
57 13244 Syracuse 12 (10 health)
58 13250 Syracuse
59 13251 Syracuse
60 13252 Syracuse
61 13261 Syracuse
62 13290 Syracuse

Recommended Buyer Guides for Onondaga County

Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.

Overview

Onondaga County in New York covers 62 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100) across 37 scored records.

27 of 40 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 27 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

← Back to New York Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Onondaga County?
Onondaga 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 Onondaga County?
Onondaga County is served by 15 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 62 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Onondaga County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Onondaga County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,646 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Onondaga County?
The median home build year in Onondaga County is 1962. 77.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Onondaga County compare to New York?
Onondaga County has an average Home Safety Score of 62/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Onondaga County, NY: HSS 62/100; 27 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/onondaga/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-york-onondaga,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Onondaga County, NY: HSS 62/100; 27 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/onondaga/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Onondaga, New York

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.