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Washington County, Oregon

27 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Washington County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Based on current EPA data, Washington County's 27 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.

How Washington County Compares

Washington County79/100
Oregon avg85/100
National avg73/100

How Washington County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
27
ZIP Codes
20
Water Systems

Washington County scores 6 points below the Oregon state average (85/100) and 6 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:

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
27
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 97003 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 97123 (67/100)
$566K
Median Home Value
$1,619
Avg Remediation (29% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Washington County, Oregon

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: 11 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 9.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,143, driven primarily by flood

49.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

EPA violation counts by year across Washington County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
7 (7 health)
2024
1 (1 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
49.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
37%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,143

Flood $670/yr
Energy Code Gap $376/yr
Water Infrastructure $111/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

242,825 housing units in Washington County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 28%

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

$566K
Median Home Value
$1,619
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

Show all 8 water systems

20 total water systems serve Washington County.

Systems with the most violations in Washington County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Washington County

27 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 97003 Beaverton 83 B 2 $458K
2 97006 Beaverton 83 B 2 $536K
3 97078 First Consumers Nat Bank 83 B 2 $463K
4 97229 Portland 83 B 1 $729K
5 97005 Beaverton 82 B 3 $476K
6 97007 Beaverton 82 B 13 $583K
7 97008 Beaverton 82 B 3 $555K
8 97062 Tualatin 82 B 41 $608K
9 97223 Portland 82 B 15 $578K
10 97224 Portland 82 B 13 $579K
11 97225 Portland 82 B 4 $710K
12 97124 Hillsboro 81 B 6 $519K
13 97140 Sherwood 77 B 26 (1 health) $618K
14 97117 Gales Creek 75 B 26 $603K
15 97113 Cornelius 67 C 59 (2 health) $434K
16 97116 Forest Grove 67 C 60 (3 health) $480K
17 97123 Hillsboro 67 C 33 (2 health) $489K
18 97075 Beaverton
19 97076 Beaverton
20 97077 Beaverton
21 97106 Banks $513K
22 97109 Buxton $577K
23 97119 Gaston 62 (2 health) $591K
24 97125 Manning
25 97133 North Plains $644K
26 97144 Timber $527K
27 97207 Portland

Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Washington County in Oregon covers 27 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 17 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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Washington County?
Washington County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 27 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Washington County?
Washington County is served by 20 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 27 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Washington County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Washington County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,143 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Washington County?
The median home build year in Washington County is 1985. 49.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Washington County compare to Oregon?
Washington County has an average Home Safety Score of 79/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Oregon state average of 85/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Washington County, OR: HSS 79/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oregon/washington/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Washington County, OR: HSS 79/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
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}

Page version: August 2026.

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