Saratoga County, New York
21 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Saratoga County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
ZipCheckup rates Saratoga County in the top two of its five grades; 21 ZIP codes are tracked there.
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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,233, largest modeled factor: Flood
47% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,233
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
Modeled remediation costs in Saratoga 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 Saratoga County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Saratoga County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Saratoga County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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26 water systems mapped to Saratoga County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Saratoga County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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
Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 5 ZIP codes
- 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.