Pike County, Pennsylvania
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike top-rated counties, Pike County's 12 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Pike County Compares
How Pike County Compares
Pike County scores 7 points above the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pike 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: $1,550, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.393% avg pipe failure probability, 42% of ZIPs at high risk
52.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Pike County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 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: $1,550
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
31,246 housing units in Pike 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 Pike County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pike 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 Pike County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua Pa Tanglwood North | 690 | 99 |
| 2 | Hitching Post Assoc | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras | 2,900 | 68 |
| 4 | Milford Water Authority | 2,420 | 38 |
| 5 | Moon Valley Falls | 120 | 38 |
30 total water systems serve Pike County.
All ZIP Codes in Pike County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Pike County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18324 | Bushkill | 74 | B | 6 | $195K |
| 2 | 18464 | Tafton | 73 | B | 19 (2 health) | $320K |
| 3 | 18328 | Dingmans Ferry | 68 | C | 24 (7 health) | $216K |
| 4 | 18336 | Matamoras | 64 | C | 30 (1 health) | $245K |
| 5 | 18340 | Millrift | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 18457 | Rowland | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 18458 | Shohola | 63 | C | 7 | $263K |
| 8 | 18337 | Milford | 56 | C | 38 | $284K |
| 9 | 18426 | Greentown | 55 | C | 26 (3 health) | $269K |
| 10 | 18435 | Lackawaxen | 55 | C | 0 | $317K |
| 11 | 18425 | Greeley | 54 | D | 80 | $194K |
| 12 | 18451 | Paupack | 53 | D | 0 | $328K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pike County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.7% 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
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pike County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Pike County in Pennsylvania covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
8 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 13 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.