Elk County, Pennsylvania
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Elk County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Homeowners across Elk County's 15 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Elk County Compares
How Elk County Compares
Elk County scores 14 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 2 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: Elk 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: $1,832, driven primarily by flood
76.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Elk County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,832
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,953 housing units in Elk 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 Elk County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Elk 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 Elk County
7 community water systems serving Elk County.
- B
- C
- C
- C
Show all 7 water systems
- C
Systems with the most violations in Elk County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- B
All ZIP Codes in Elk County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Elk County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15857 | Saint Marys | 80 | B | 11 | $145K |
| 2 | 15823 | Brockport | 67 | C | 87 | $141K |
| 3 | 15853 | Ridgway | 67 | C | 105 (1 health) | $108K |
| 4 | 15821 | Benezett | — | — | 118 (4 health) | $153K |
| 5 | 15822 | Brandy Camp | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 15827 | Byrnedale | — | — | $77K | |
| 7 | 15831 | Dagus Mines | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 15841 | Force | — | — | $48K | |
| 9 | 15845 | Johnsonburg | — | — | 170 (3 health) | $75K |
| 10 | 15846 | Kersey | — | — | 87 | $160K |
| 11 | 15860 | Sigel | — | — | 73 | $148K |
| 12 | 15868 | Weedville | — | — | 202 (4 health) | $132K |
| 13 | 15870 | Wilcox | — | — | $107K | |
| 14 | 16728 | De Young | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 16734 | James City | — | — | $54K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Elk County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 3 ZIP codes
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 76.7% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Elk County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Elk County in Pennsylvania covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100) across 3 scored records.
8 of 8 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
- 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.