Washington County, Ohio
21 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Washington County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
For households in Washington County, the 21 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Washington County Compares
How Washington County Compares
Washington County scores 10 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) 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: Washington County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,547, driven primarily by flood
64.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,547
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
29,297 housing units in Washington 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 Washington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Washington 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 Washington County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Washington County
8 community water systems serving Washington County.
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- C
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Show all 8 water systems
- C
- D
9 total water systems serve Washington County.
Systems with the most violations in Washington County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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- B
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All ZIP Codes in Washington County
21 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45724 | Cutler | 83 | B | 0 | $148K |
| 2 | 45742 | Little Hocking | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) | $174K |
| 3 | 45784 | Vincent | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) | $208K |
| 4 | 45778 | Stewart | 81 | B | 2 | $68K |
| 5 | 45714 | Belpre | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $159K |
| 6 | 45744 | Lowell | 63 | C | 4 | $170K |
| 7 | 45786 | Waterford | 63 | C | 4 | $195K |
| 8 | 45729 | Fleming | 60 | C | 9 | $222K |
| 9 | 45750 | Marietta | 50 | D | 27 | $178K |
| 10 | 45712 | Barlow | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 45713 | Bartlett | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 45715 | Beverly | — | — | 0 | $162K |
| 13 | 45721 | Coal Run | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 45745 | Lower Salem | — | — | $100K | |
| 15 | 45746 | Macksburg | — | — | $93K | |
| 16 | 45767 | New Matamoras | — | — | $123K | |
| 17 | 45768 | Newport | — | — | $198K | |
| 18 | 45773 | Reno | — | — | $239K | |
| 19 | 45787 | Watertown | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 45788 | Whipple | — | — | 6 | $157K |
| 21 | 45789 | Wingett Run | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.7% 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 Washington County, Ohio
Overview
Washington County in Ohio covers 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100) across 9 scored records.
9 of 11 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
- 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.