COUNTY REPORT NY

Richmond County, New York

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Richmond County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

In recent assessments, Richmond County's 14 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Richmond County Compares

Richmond County100/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Richmond County Compares

A
County Grade
100/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Richmond County scores 16 points above the New York state average (84/100) and 27 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:

A
County Grade
100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 10301 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 10314 (100/100)
$658K
Median Home Value
$2,314
Avg Remediation (35% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Richmond 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 10.2%, diabetes 11.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,121, driven primarily by flood

68.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
68.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
92%
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: $5,121

Flood $2,800/yr
Sea Level Rise $1,514/yr
Underground Tanks $480/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

183,524 housing units in Richmond County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 13%

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 Richmond County

$658K
Median Home Value
$2,314
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Richmond County

1 community water system serving Richmond County.

All ZIP Codes in Richmond County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Richmond County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 10301 Staten Island 100 A 0 $657K
2 10302 Staten Island 100 A 0 $586K
3 10303 Staten Island 100 A 0 $458K
4 10304 Staten Island 100 A 0 $660K
5 10305 Staten Island 100 A 0 $627K
6 10306 Staten Island 100 A 0 $675K
7 10307 Staten Island 100 A 0 $799K
8 10308 Staten Island 100 A 0 $649K
9 10309 Staten Island 100 A 0 $746K
10 10310 Staten Island 100 A 0 $623K
11 10311 Staten Island 100 A 0
12 10312 Staten Island 100 A 0 $699K
13 10314 Staten Island 100 A 0 $666K
14 10313 Staten Island

Recommended Buyer Guides for Richmond County

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Overview

Richmond County in New York covers 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 13 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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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 Richmond County?
Richmond County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 14 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Richmond County?
Richmond County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Richmond County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Richmond County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,121 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Richmond County?
The median home build year in Richmond County is 1972. 68.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Richmond County compare to New York?
Richmond County has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Richmond County, NY: HSS 100/100; High Radon Risk. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/richmond/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-york-richmond,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Richmond County, NY: HSS 100/100; High Radon Risk}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/richmond/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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