Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
20 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
While Cumberland County's situation varies by ZIP, its 20 ZIP codes collectively fall below the state average — addressing specific concerns starts with checking the system that serves a given address.
How Cumberland County Compares
How Cumberland County Compares
Cumberland County scores 3 points below the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 16 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cumberland 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: $2,223, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.448% avg pipe failure probability, 79% of ZIPs at high risk
68.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Cumberland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 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.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,223
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
112,542 housing units in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cumberland 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Cumberland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PA AMERICAN WATER CO WEST | 105,127 | 52 |
| 2 | South Middleton Twp Water Authority | 11,695 | 51 |
| 3 | Newville Boro Water Authority | 2,070 | 50 |
| 4 | State Correctional Inst | 3,500 | 48 |
| 5 | Evergreen Village Mhp | 316 | 48 |
34 total water systems serve Cumberland County.
All ZIP Codes in Cumberland County
20 ZIP codes tracked in Cumberland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17001 | Camp Hill | 69 | C | 16 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 17012 | Camp Hill | 65 | C | 16 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 17007 | Boiling Springs | 64 | C | 14 (1 health) | $371K |
| 4 | 17241 | Newville | 61 | C | 18 (1 health) | $208K |
| 5 | 17050 | Mechanicsburg | 60 | C | 1 | $351K |
| 6 | 16156 | Volant | 58 | C | 8 | $209K |
| 7 | 17065 | Mount Holly Springs | 57 | C | 1 | $226K |
| 8 | 17055 | Mechanicsburg | 55 | C | 1 | $266K |
| 9 | 17257 | Shippensburg | 55 | C | 14 | $219K |
| 10 | 17011 | Camp Hill | 54 | D | 16 (1 health) | $262K |
| 11 | 17240 | Newburg | 53 | D | 0 | $257K |
| 12 | 17266 | Walnut Bottom | 53 | D | 0 | $195K |
| 13 | 17324 | Gardners | 53 | D | 0 | $237K |
| 14 | 17043 | Lemoyne | 50 | D | 13 (2 health) | $216K |
| 15 | 17070 | New Cumberland | 43 | D | 3 (1 health) | $240K |
| 16 | 17244 | Orrstown | 40 | D | 0 | $187K |
| 17 | 17246 | Pleasant Hall | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 18 | 17354 | Porters Sideling | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 19 | 17013 | Carlisle | 36 | F | 18 | $222K |
| 20 | 17015 | Carlisle | 36 | F | 18 | $281K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cumberland County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.4% 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
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Cumberland County in Pennsylvania covers 20 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (52/100).
14 of 20 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Cumberland County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
68.4% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.