Bradford County, Pennsylvania
26 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Bradford County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within Bradford County, 26 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality - national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Bradford County Compares
How Bradford County Compares
Bradford County scores 1 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 15 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: Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,987, driven primarily by flood
69.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Bradford County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,987
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,717 housing units in Bradford 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 Bradford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bradford 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.
Water systems serving Bradford County
4 community water systems serving Bradford County.
- C
- D
Systems with the most violations in Bradford County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- C
All ZIP Codes in Bradford County
26 ZIP codes tracked in Bradford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18810 | Athens | 66 | C | 3 | $202K |
| 2 | 18840 | Sayre | 66 | C | 3 | $171K |
| 3 | 18848 | Towanda | 50 | D | 50 (2 health) | $178K |
| 4 | 18854 | Wysox | 50 | D | 50 (2 health) | $191K |
| 5 | 16872 | Rebersburg | — | — | $197K | |
| 6 | 16910 | Alba | — | — | $98K | |
| 7 | 16914 | Columbia Cross Roads | — | — | $225K | |
| 8 | 16925 | Gillett | — | — | $185K | |
| 9 | 16926 | Granville Summit | — | — | $186K | |
| 10 | 16945 | Sylvania | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 16947 | Troy | — | — | $166K | |
| 12 | 17724 | Canton | — | — | 25 | $169K |
| 13 | 17735 | Grover | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 18623 | Laceyville | — | — | 9 (1 health) | $174K |
| 15 | 18814 | Burlington | — | — | $218K | |
| 16 | 18815 | Camptown | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 18817 | East Smithfield | — | — | $235K | |
| 18 | 18831 | Milan | — | — | $189K | |
| 19 | 18832 | Monroeton | — | — | $142K | |
| 20 | 18833 | New Albany | — | — | $194K | |
| 21 | 18837 | Rome | — | — | $179K | |
| 22 | 18845 | Stevensville | — | — | $201K | |
| 23 | 18846 | Sugar Run | — | — | $241K | |
| 24 | 18850 | Ulster | — | — | $183K | |
| 25 | 18851 | Warren Center | — | — | $213K | |
| 26 | 18853 | Wyalusing | — | — | 50 (2 health) | $214K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bradford 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.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Bradford County in Pennsylvania covers 26 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100) across 4 scored records.
7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.