COUNTY REPORT PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

47 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Erie County: B.

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

Erie County - 47 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.

How Erie County Compares

Erie County75/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

How Erie County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
47
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Erie County scores 18 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 2 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
75
Avg Safety Score
47
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 16410 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 16428 (67/100)
$168K
Median Home Value
$1,504
Avg Remediation (90% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Erie 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

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,540, driven primarily by flood

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
6 (6 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
3 (3 health)
2025
19 (19 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 32 total (32 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

49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

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: $1,540

Flood $650/yr
Energy Code Gap $510/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/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 Erie County

$168K
Median Home Value
$1,504
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Erie 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 Erie County

8 community water systems serving Erie County.

Show all 8 water systems

18 total water systems serve Erie County.

Systems with the most violations in Erie County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Erie County

47 ZIP codes tracked in Erie County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 16410 Cranesville 83 B 2 $172K
2 16407 Corry 79 B 14 $128K
3 16421 Harborcreek 78 B 16 $192K
4 16501 Erie 78 B 16
5 16502 Erie 78 B 16 $90K
6 16504 Erie 78 B 16 $110K
7 16507 Erie 78 B 16 $66K
8 16508 Erie 78 B 16 $122K
9 16510 Erie 78 B 16 $159K
10 16511 Erie 78 B 16 $162K
11 16563 Erie 78 B 16
12 16417 Girard 77 B 18 (1 health) $180K
13 16438 Union City 77 B 22 (2 health) $134K
14 16509 Erie 77 B 20 $208K
15 16441 Waterford 73 B 32 $220K
16 16401 Albion 72 B 34 $152K
17 16475 Albion 72 B 34
18 16505 Erie 68 C 48 $197K
19 16506 Erie 68 C 47 (1 health) $224K
20 16412 Edinboro 67 C 65 $222K
21 16415 Fairview 67 C 72 (1 health) $286K
22 16428 North East 67 C 50 (2 health) $188K
23 16411 East Springfield $144K
24 16413 Elgin
25 16423 Lake City 6 $158K
26 16426 Mc Kean 18 $219K
27 16427 Mill Village $114K
28 16430 North Springfield
29 16442 Wattsburg $193K
30 16443 West Springfield $168K
31 16444 Edinboro
32 16512 Erie
33 16514 Erie
34 16515 Erie
35 16522 Erie
36 16530 Erie
37 16531 Erie
38 16532 Erie
39 16533 Erie
40 16534 Erie
41 16538 Erie
42 16541 Erie
43 16544 Erie
44 16546 Erie 16
45 16550 Erie 16
46 16553 Erie
47 16565 Erie

Recommended Buyer Guides for Erie County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Erie County in Pennsylvania covers 47 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 22 scored records.

26 of 26 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 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 Erie County?
Erie County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 47 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Erie County?
Erie County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 47 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Erie County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Erie County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,540 per homeowner.
How does Erie County compare to Pennsylvania?
Erie County has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Erie County, PA: HSS 75/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/erie/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-pennsylvania-erie,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Erie County, PA: HSS 75/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/erie/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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