COUNTY REPORT NY

Wayne County, New York

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Wayne County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Looking at the composite Home Safety Score, Wayne County comes out in the A-B range, and the reports for its 22 ZIP codes show which data sit behind that result.

How Wayne County Compares

Wayne County81/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Wayne County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Wayne County scores 3 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 8 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

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 14489 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 14519 (78/100)
$142K
Median Home Value
$383
Avg Remediation (0.27% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Wayne 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: 13.4 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 11.2%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,442, largest modeled factor: Flood

67% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1956
Median Build Year
67%
Pre-1980 Housing
54/100
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,442

Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $572/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

43,725 housing units in Wayne County

Pre-1940 32%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 11%

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 Wayne County

$142K
Median Home Value
$383
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Wayne 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 Wayne County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Wayne County ZIP codes

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

Show all 8 water systems

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

Systems with the most violations in Wayne County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Wayne County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 14489 Lyons 83 B 1 $101K
2 14568 Walworth 83 B 0 $192K
3 14513 Newark 82 B 2 (1 health) $134K
4 14551 Sodus 82 B 4 $124K
5 14502 Macedon 81 B 1 (1 health) $219K
6 14589 Williamson 81 B 8 $174K
7 14505 Marion 80 B 9 (1 health) $179K
8 14522 Palmyra 80 B 6 (3 health) $149K
9 14519 Ontario 78 B 11 (1 health) $222K
10 13143 Red Creek — — 2 $121K
11 13146 Savannah — — 1 $99K
12 13154 South Butler — — —
13 14413 Alton — — 0 —
14 14433 Clyde — — 4 $101K
15 14449 East Williamson — — —
16 14516 North Rose — — 1 $142K
17 14520 Ontario Center — — —
18 14538 Pultneyville — — —
19 14542 Rose — — —
20 14555 Sodus Point — — 4 $235K
21 14563 Union Hill — — —
22 14590 Wolcott — — 3 $94K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

Wayne County in New York covers 22 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 9 scored records.

14 of 16 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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 Wayne County?
Wayne County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (22 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Wayne County?
We map 17 public water systems to 22 ZIP codes in our data for Wayne County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wayne County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Wayne County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,442 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Wayne County?
The median home build year in Wayne County is 1956. 67% 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 Wayne County compare to New York?
Wayne County has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wayne County, NY: HSS 81/100; 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/wayne/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wayne County, NY: HSS 81/100; 4 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/wayne/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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