Saratoga County, New York
21 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Saratoga County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water utilities serving Saratoga County's 21 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record - the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Saratoga County Compares
How Saratoga County Compares
Saratoga County scores 14 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 3 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Saratoga 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 10.3%, diabetes 9.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,609, driven primarily by flood
57.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Saratoga County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 66 total (66 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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $1,609
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
106,819 housing units in Saratoga 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 Saratoga County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Saratoga 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 Saratoga County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Saratoga County
8 community water systems serving Saratoga County.
- B
- B
- C
- C
- B
- B
Show all 8 water systems
- C
- C
26 total water systems serve Saratoga County.
Systems with the most violations in Saratoga County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- C
- B
All ZIP Codes in Saratoga County
21 ZIP codes tracked in Saratoga County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12188 | Waterford | 83 | B | 0 | $278K |
| 2 | 12822 | Corinth | 83 | B | 0 | $188K |
| 3 | 12118 | Mechanicville | 79 | B | 11 (3 health) | $315K |
| 4 | 13078 | Jamesville | 73 | B | 18 (10 health) | $279K |
| 5 | 12020 | Ballston Spa | 67 | C | 182 | $300K |
| 6 | 12065 | Clifton Park | 67 | C | 102 | $357K |
| 7 | 12148 | Rexford | 67 | C | 102 | $406K |
| 8 | 12831 | Gansevoort | 67 | C | 73 | $309K |
| 9 | 12866 | Saratoga Springs | 67 | C | 124 | $419K |
| 10 | 12027 | Burnt Hills | 66 | C | 2 | $313K |
| 11 | 12019 | Ballston Lake | 50 | D | 133 | $382K |
| 12 | 12074 | Galway | — | — | $288K | |
| 13 | 12151 | Round Lake | — | — | 102 | $313K |
| 14 | 12170 | Stillwater | — | — | 5 | $253K |
| 15 | 12833 | Greenfield Center | — | — | 2 | $323K |
| 16 | 12835 | Hadley | — | — | $223K | |
| 17 | 12850 | Middle Grove | — | — | 27 | $295K |
| 18 | 12859 | Porter Corners | — | — | 0 | $300K |
| 19 | 12863 | Rock City Falls | — | — | $312K | |
| 20 | 12871 | Schuylerville | — | — | 68 | $247K |
| 21 | 12884 | Victory Mills | — | — | 0 | $161K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Saratoga County
Eight risk categories drive the selection - PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback - and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 5 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Saratoga County, New York
Overview
Saratoga County in New York covers 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100) across 11 scored records.
14 of 18 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 13 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.