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Rockland County, New York

27 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Rockland County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Although county size varies, Rockland County's 27 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Rockland County Compares

Rockland County83/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Rockland County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
27
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Rockland County scores 1 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 10 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:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
27
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 10913 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 10994 (82/100)
$560K
Median Home Value
$2,885
Avg Remediation (51% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Rockland 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: 11.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,827, driven primarily by sea_level

78.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
21 (21 health)
2023
43 (43 health)
2024
73 (73 health)
2025
111 (111 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 111 violations. Past 5 years: 249 total (249 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
78.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
59/100
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: $5,827

Sea Level Rise $2,904/yr
Flood $1,738/yr
Energy Code Gap $530/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

108,165 housing units in Rockland County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 40%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 12%

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 Rockland County

$560K
Median Home Value
$2,885
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Rockland County

8 community water systems serving Rockland County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Rockland County.

Systems with the most violations in Rockland County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Rockland County

27 ZIP codes tracked in Rockland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 10913 Blauvelt 83 B 0 $622K
2 10920 Congers 83 B 0 $534K
3 10923 Garnerville 83 B 0 $459K
4 10927 Haverstraw 83 B 0 $362K
5 10931 Hillburn 83 B 1 $468K
6 10952 Monsey 83 B 0 $786K
7 10956 New City 83 B 0 $629K
8 10962 Orangeburg 83 B 0 $653K
9 10964 Palisades 83 B 0 $687K
10 10965 Pearl River 83 B 0 $560K
11 10968 Piermont 83 B 0 $616K
12 10970 Pomona 83 B 1 (1 health) $363K
13 10976 Sparkill 83 B 0 $658K
14 10977 Spring Valley 83 B 0 $602K
15 10980 Stony Point 83 B 1 (1 health) $475K
16 10983 Tappan 83 B 0 $593K
17 10984 Thiells 83 B 0 $542K
18 10986 Tomkins Cove 83 B 1 (1 health) $595K
19 10993 West Haverstraw 83 B 0 $324K
20 10901 Suffern 82 B 1 $491K
21 10954 Nanuet 82 B 3 $502K
22 10960 Nyack 82 B 3 $663K
23 10974 Sloatsburg 82 B 1 $430K
24 10989 Valley Cottage 82 B 3 $513K
25 10994 West Nyack 82 B 3 $619K
26 10911 Bear Mountain 0
27 10982 Tallman

Recommended Buyer Guides for Rockland County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Rockland County in New York covers 27 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 25 scored records.

10 of 26 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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 Rockland County?
Rockland County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 27 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Rockland County?
Rockland County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 27 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rockland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Rockland County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,827 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rockland County?
The median home build year in Rockland County is 1967. 78.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Rockland County compare to New York?
Rockland County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rockland County, NY: HSS 83/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/rockland/
BibTeX
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  title  = {{Rockland County, NY: HSS 83/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
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Page version: August 2026.

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