COUNTY REPORT PA

Chester County, Pennsylvania

62 ZIP codes · Avg score 42/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for Chester County: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

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With 62 ZIP codes tracked, Chester County lands in the D-F range.

How Chester County Compares

Chester County42/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

How Chester County Compares

D
County Grade
42/100
Avg Safety Score
62
ZIP Codes
30
Water Systems

Chester County scores 15 points below the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 31 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

D
County Grade
42
Avg Safety Score
62
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 19365 (65/100)
Lowest ZIP: 19383 (33/100)
$464K
Median Home Value
$675
Avg Remediation (0.15% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Chester County, Pennsylvania

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $3,819, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

Infrastructure Overview

45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
66%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

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: $3,819

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $900/yr
Energy Code Gap $365/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Chester County

$464K
Median Home Value
$675
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Chester 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.

Water systems mapped to Chester County ZIP codes

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

Show all 8 water systems

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

Systems with the most violations in Chester County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Chester County

62 ZIP codes tracked in Chester County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 19365 Parkesburg 65 C 6 $300K
2 19343 Glenmoore 50 D 0 $544K
3 19374 Toughkenamon 50 D 0 $289K
4 19330 Cochranville 48 D 5 $390K
5 19352 Lincoln University 48 D 4 (1 health) $459K
6 19363 Oxford 48 D 7 $342K
7 19475 Spring City 48 D 6 (1 health) $363K
8 19350 Landenberg 46 D 8 (1 health) $494K
9 19425 Chester Springs 46 D 11 (2 health) $622K
10 19320 Coatesville 44 D 21 $303K
11 19520 Elverson 44 D 18 $404K
12 19311 Avondale 42 D 24 $525K
13 19301 Paoli 40 D 30 (1 health) $537K
14 19312 Berwyn 40 D 30 (1 health) $805K
15 19333 Devon 40 D 30 (1 health) $689K
16 19341 Exton 40 D 30 (1 health) $487K
17 19355 Malvern 40 D 30 (1 health) $662K
18 19375 Unionville 40 D 30 $614K
19 19390 West Grove 39 F 32 $378K
20 19317 Chadds Ford 33 F 61 (1 health) $589K
21 19335 Downingtown 33 F 91 (1 health) $464K
22 19344 Honey Brook 33 F 90 (1 health) $304K
23 19348 Kennett Square 33 F 209 (1 health) $518K
24 19380 West Chester 33 F 70 (1 health) $530K
25 19382 West Chester 33 F 70 (1 health) $542K
26 19383 West Chester 33 F 60 (1 health) —
27 19310 Atglen — — 6 $289K
28 19316 Brandamore — — 0 —
29 19318 Chatham — — —
30 19346 Kelton — — —
31 19347 Kemblesville — — —
32 19351 Lewisville — — —
33 19353 Lionville — — —
34 19354 Lyndell — — —
35 19357 Mendenhall — — —
36 19358 Modena — — 4 $161K
37 19360 New London — — —
38 19366 Pocopson — — —
39 19367 Pomeroy — — 4 —
40 19369 Sadsburyville — — —
41 19371 Suplee — — —
42 19376 Wagontown — — —
43 19381 West Chester — — —
44 19388 West Chester — — —
45 19395 Westtown — — —
46 19397 Southeastern — — —
47 19398 Southeastern — — —
48 19399 Southeastern — — —
49 19421 Birchrunville — — —
50 19432 Devault — — —
51 19442 Kimberton — — —
52 19457 Parker Ford — — 1 —
53 19465 Pottstown — — 20 (1 health) $383K
54 19470 Saint Peters — — —
55 19480 Uwchland — — —
56 19481 Valley Forge — — —
57 19482 Valley Forge — — —
58 19493 Valley Forge — — —
59 19494 Valley Forge — — —
60 19495 Valley Forge — — —
61 19496 Valley Forge — — —
62 19538 Maxatawny — — $191K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Chester County

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Overview

Chester County in Pennsylvania covers 62 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (42/100) across 26 scored records.

29 of 32 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.

What You Can Do

Chester County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Chester County?
Chester County receives a grade of D. 17 of 62 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Chester County?
We map 30 public water systems to 62 ZIP codes in our data for Chester County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Chester County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Chester County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $3,819 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How does Chester County compare to Pennsylvania?
Chester County has an average Home Safety Score of 42/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Chester County, PA: HSS 42/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/chester/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-pennsylvania-chester,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Chester County, PA: HSS 42/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/chester/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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