COUNTY REPORT NY

Orange County, New York

61 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Orange County: C.

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

A middle-tier grade covers Orange County's 61 ZIP codes; documented violations, where present, are worth reviewing system by system.

How Orange County Compares

Orange County59/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Orange County Compares

C
County Grade
59/100
Avg Safety Score
61
ZIP Codes
64
Water Systems

Orange County scores 25 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 14 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

C
County Grade
59
Avg Safety Score
61
ZIP Codes
New York
Best ZIP: 10032 (67/100)
Monroe
Lowest ZIP: 10950 (33/100)
$372K
Median Home Value
$482
Avg Remediation (0.13% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.2%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $3,159, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

62% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
62%
Pre-1980 Housing
53/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
94%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,159

Sea Level Rise $1,849/yr
Flood $952/yr
Energy Code Gap $473/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

173,700 housing units in Orange County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 17%

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

$372K
Median Home Value
$482
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Orange County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Orange County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Orange County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

64 water systems mapped to Orange County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Orange County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Orange County

61 ZIP codes tracked in Orange County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 10032 New York 67 C 0 $546K
2 10917 Central Valley 67 C 0 $553K
3 10930 Highland Mills 66 C 1 $400K
4 10990 Warwick 66 C 9 (6 health) $462K
5 12518 Cornwall 66 C 1 $358K
6 12520 Cornwall On Hudson 66 C 1 $459K
7 10973 Slate Hill 65 C 9 $379K
8 12553 New Windsor 65 C 4 $351K
9 10922 Fort Montgomery 64 C 4 (3 health) $382K
10 10924 Goshen 64 C 6 (2 health) $434K
11 10928 Highland Falls 64 C 4 (3 health) $308K
12 10941 Middletown 64 C 89 (4 health) $326K
13 12586 Walden 63 C 41 $336K
14 12771 Port Jervis 63 C 8 $246K
15 10940 Middletown 61 C 100 (5 health) $301K
16 12549 Montgomery 61 C 49 $377K
17 12780 Sparrow Bush 60 C 7 (1 health) $215K
18 12589 Wallkill 54 D 40 (1 health) $342K
19 10992 Washingtonville 50 D 69 (2 health) $389K
20 12550 Newburgh 47 D 8 $297K
21 10926 Harriman 46 D 9 $319K
22 10918 Chester 45 D 9 (2 health) $425K
23 10950 Monroe 33 F 107 $459K
24 10910 Arden — — —
25 10912 Bellvale — — —
26 10914 Blooming Grove — — 35 $441K
27 10915 Bullville — — —
28 10916 Campbell Hall — — 6 $468K
29 10919 Circleville — — $419K
30 10921 Florida — — 6 (6 health) $375K
31 10925 Greenwood Lake — — 2 $343K
32 10932 Howells — — —
33 10933 Johnson — — $231K
34 10943 Middletown — — —
35 10949 Monroe — — —
36 10953 Mountainville — — —
37 10958 New Hampton — — 11 $370K
38 10959 New Milford — — —
39 10963 Otisville — — 1 (1 health) $313K
40 10969 Pine Island — — $398K
41 10975 Southfields — — 1 $209K
42 10979 Sterling Forest — — —
43 10981 Sugar Loaf — — —
44 10985 Thompson Ridge — — —
45 10987 Tuxedo Park — — 3 $683K
46 10988 Unionville — — $320K
47 10996 West Point — — 0 —
48 10997 West Point — — —
49 10998 Westtown — — 0 $442K
50 12543 Maybrook — — 11 $235K
51 12551 Newburgh — — —
52 12552 Newburgh — — —
53 12555 Newburgh — — —
54 12575 Rock Tavern — — 9 $413K
55 12577 Salisbury Mills — — 49 (2 health) $460K
56 12584 Vails Gate — — —
57 12727 Cochecton Center — — —
58 12729 Cuddebackville — — 7 $297K
59 12746 Huguenot — — 7 $215K
60 12785 Westbrookville — — 7 (1 health) $228K
61 14140 Spring Brook — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Orange County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Orange County, New York

Overview

Orange County in New York covers 61 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100) across 23 scored records.

35 of 39 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 20 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 Orange County?
Orange 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 Orange County?
We map 64 public water systems to 61 ZIP codes in our data for Orange County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Orange County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Orange County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $3,159 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Orange County?
The median home build year in Orange County is 1974. 62% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Orange County compare to New York?
Orange County has an average Home Safety Score of 59/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Orange County, NY: HSS 59/100; 20 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/orange/
BibTeX 
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Orange County, NY: HSS 59/100; 20 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/orange/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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