Marion County, Oregon
32 ZIP codes · Avg score 93/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Marion County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Homeowners across Marion County's 32 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Marion County Compares
How Marion County Compares
Marion County scores 8 points above the Oregon state average (85/100) and 20 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Marion County, Oregon
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,180, driven primarily by flood
57.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Marion County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based).
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: $1,180
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
130,771 housing units in Marion 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 Marion County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Marion 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 Marion County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Marion County
8 community water systems serving Marion County.
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23 total water systems serve Marion County.
Systems with the most violations in Marion County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Marion County
32 ZIP codes tracked in Marion County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97310 | Salem | 100 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 97303 | Salem | 99 | A | 3 | $397K |
| 3 | 97306 | Salem | 98 | A | 5 | $439K |
| 4 | 97325 | Aumsville | 98 | A | 8 | $364K |
| 5 | 97383 | Stayton | 98 | A | 6 | $408K |
| 6 | 97302 | Salem | 95 | A | 12 (2 health) | $415K |
| 7 | 97305 | Salem | 93 | A | 17 (1 health) | $339K |
| 8 | 97381 | Silverton | 92 | A | 27 (1 health) | $498K |
| 9 | 97071 | Woodburn | 91 | A | 24 | $317K |
| 10 | 97362 | Mount Angel | 91 | A | 30 (1 health) | $420K |
| 11 | 97032 | Hubbard | 88 | A | 21 | $444K |
| 12 | 97317 | Salem | 88 | A | 39 (3 health) | $383K |
| 13 | 97301 | Salem | 83 | B | 72 (2 health) | $311K |
| 14 | 97002 | Aurora | — | — | 17 | $443K |
| 15 | 97020 | Donald | — | — | $337K | |
| 16 | 97026 | Gervais | — | — | 8 | $355K |
| 17 | 97137 | Saint Paul | — | — | $585K | |
| 18 | 97307 | Keizer | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 97308 | Salem | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 97309 | Salem | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 97311 | Salem | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 97312 | Salem | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 97313 | State Farm Ins | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 97314 | Salem | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 97342 | Detroit | — | — | $307K | |
| 26 | 97350 | Idanha | — | — | $215K | |
| 27 | 97352 | Jefferson | — | — | 6 | $404K |
| 28 | 97360 | Mill City | — | — | $281K | |
| 29 | 97375 | Scotts Mills | — | — | $486K | |
| 30 | 97384 | Mehama | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 97385 | Sublimity | — | — | 21 (1 health) | $482K |
| 32 | 97392 | Turner | — | — | 13 | $547K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Marion County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.6% 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 Marion County, Oregon
Overview
Marion County in Oregon covers 32 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (93/100) across 13 scored records.
18 of 18 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.