Orange County, New York
67 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to state averages, Orange County scores below the baseline — health violations appear more frequently than the norm across its 67 ZIP codes.
How Orange County Compares
How Orange County Compares
Orange County scores 11 points below the New York state average (61/100) and 18 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Orange 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: 11.8 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,613, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.461% avg pipe failure probability, 76% of ZIPs at high risk
68% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Orange County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 65 violations. Past 5 years: 289 total (289 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: $3,613
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
202,637 housing units in Orange County
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 Orange County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaver Dam Lake Water Corporation | 465 | 131 |
| 2 | Wallkill Consolidated Water District | 18,450 | 128 |
| 3 | Mountain Lodge Park Developmen | 488 | 121 |
| 4 | South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 | 3,400 | 121 |
| 5 | Mansion Ridge Water Company | 276 | 120 |
101 total water systems serve Orange County.
All ZIP Codes in Orange County
67 ZIP codes tracked in Orange County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10928 | Highland Falls | 66 | C | 7 (4 health) | $308K |
| 2 | 10988 | Unionville | 66 | C | 2 | $320K |
| 3 | 10922 | Fort Montgomery | 65 | C | 1 (1 health) | $382K |
| 4 | 10930 | Highland Mills | 65 | C | 0 | $400K |
| 5 | 10949 | Monroe | 65 | C | 15 (2 health) | — |
| 6 | 10958 | New Hampton | 64 | C | 3 | $370K |
| 7 | 10987 | Tuxedo Park | 63 | C | 2 | $683K |
| 8 | 12543 | Maybrook | 62 | C | 5 | $235K |
| 9 | 10916 | Campbell Hall | 60 | C | 8 | $468K |
| 10 | 10963 | Otisville | 59 | C | 17 | $313K |
| 11 | 10990 | Warwick | 58 | C | 2 | $462K |
| 12 | 12575 | Rock Tavern | 58 | C | 10 | $413K |
| 13 | 10925 | Greenwood Lake | 57 | C | 6 (3 health) | $343K |
| 14 | 10032 | New York | 56 | C | 4 | $546K |
| 15 | 12551 | Newburgh | 56 | C | 16 | — |
| 16 | 12552 | Newburgh | 56 | C | 16 | — |
| 17 | 12586 | Walden | 56 | C | 9 | $336K |
| 18 | 12729 | Cuddebackville | 56 | C | 5 | $297K |
| 19 | 10917 | Central Valley | 55 | C | 2 | $553K |
| 20 | 10973 | Slate Hill | 55 | C | 18 (6 health) | $379K |
| 21 | 12518 | Cornwall | 55 | C | 1 | $358K |
| 22 | 12549 | Montgomery | 55 | C | 8 | $377K |
| 23 | 10910 | Arden | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 24 | 10912 | Bellvale | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 25 | 10933 | Johnson | 53 | D | 0 | $231K |
| 26 | 10953 | Mountainville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 27 | 10959 | New Milford | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 28 | 10969 | Pine Island | 53 | D | 0 | $398K |
| 29 | 10979 | Sterling Forest | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 30 | 10986 | Tomkins Cove | 53 | D | 0 | $595K |
| 31 | 10998 | Westtown | 53 | D | 0 | $442K |
| 32 | 12588 | Walker Valley | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 33 | 12780 | Sparrow Bush | 53 | D | 0 | $215K |
| 34 | 12555 | Newburgh | 52 | D | 16 | — |
| 35 | 10941 | Middletown | 50 | D | 35 (9 health) | $326K |
| 36 | 10950 | Monroe | 50 | D | 15 (2 health) | $459K |
| 37 | 10926 | Harriman | 49 | D | 18 (6 health) | $319K |
| 38 | 12553 | New Windsor | 49 | D | 16 | $351K |
| 39 | 10943 | Middletown | 47 | D | 35 (9 health) | — |
| 40 | 12771 | Port Jervis | 47 | D | 18 (2 health) | $246K |
| 41 | 12550 | Newburgh | 46 | D | 16 | $297K |
| 42 | 10940 | Middletown | 45 | D | 35 (9 health) | $301K |
| 43 | 10964 | Palisades | 45 | D | 0 | $687K |
| 44 | 10976 | Sparkill | 45 | D | 0 | $658K |
| 45 | 11775 | Melville | 45 | D | 0 | — |
| 46 | 12520 | Cornwall On Hudson | 45 | D | 0 | $459K |
| 47 | 12577 | Salisbury Mills | 45 | D | 0 | $460K |
| 48 | 12589 | Wallkill | 45 | D | 23 (16 health) | $342K |
| 49 | 12746 | Huguenot | 45 | D | 0 | $215K |
| 50 | 12785 | Westbrookville | 45 | D | 0 | $228K |
| 51 | 10914 | Blooming Grove | 40 | D | 65 (13 health) | $441K |
| 52 | 10921 | Florida | 40 | D | 53 (24 health) | $375K |
| 53 | 10954 | Nanuet | 40 | D | 0 | $502K |
| 54 | 10965 | Pearl River | 40 | D | 0 | $560K |
| 55 | 10968 | Piermont | 40 | D | 0 | $616K |
| 56 | 10975 | Southfields | 40 | D | 0 | $209K |
| 57 | 10983 | Tappan | 40 | D | 0 | $593K |
| 58 | 10985 | Thompson Ridge | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 59 | 10996 | West Point | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 60 | 10997 | West Point | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 61 | 11747 | Melville | 40 | D | 0 | $748K |
| 62 | 11760 | Islandia | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 63 | 12515 | Clintondale | 40 | D | 0 | $328K |
| 64 | 12584 | Vails Gate | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 65 | 10918 | Chester | 39 | F | 16 (1 health) | $425K |
| 66 | 10992 | Washingtonville | 37 | F | 41 | $389K |
| 67 | 10924 | Goshen | 35 | F | 27 (14 health) | $434K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Orange 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Orange County, New York
Overview
Orange County in New York covers 67 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100).
36 of 67 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 121 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.
What You Can Do
Orange County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
68% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.