Somerset County, Pennsylvania
38 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Somerset County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Although county size varies, Somerset County's 38 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Somerset County Compares
How Somerset County Compares
Somerset County scores 13 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 3 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: Somerset 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: $1,458, driven primarily by flood
77.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Somerset County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
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: $1,458
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
31,799 housing units in Somerset 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 Somerset County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Somerset 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 Somerset County
8 community water systems serving Somerset County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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19 total water systems serve Somerset County.
Systems with the most violations in Somerset County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Somerset County
38 ZIP codes tracked in Somerset County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15557 | Rockwood | 83 | B | 4 | $124K |
| 2 | 15936 | Hooversville | 73 | B | 29 (1 health) | $104K |
| 3 | 15501 | Somerset | 67 | C | 63 | $162K |
| 4 | 15531 | Boswell | 67 | C | 242 | $123K |
| 5 | 15928 | Davidsville | 67 | C | 88 | $199K |
| 6 | 15935 | Hollsopple | 67 | C | 144 | $96K |
| 7 | 15937 | Jerome | 67 | C | 88 | — |
| 8 | 15411 | Addison | — | — | $206K | |
| 9 | 15424 | Confluence | — | — | $132K | |
| 10 | 15485 | Ursina | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 15502 | Hidden Valley | — | — | 5 | $454K |
| 12 | 15510 | Somerset | — | — | 2 | — |
| 13 | 15520 | Acosta | — | — | $108K | |
| 14 | 15530 | Berlin | — | — | 17 | $146K |
| 15 | 15532 | Boynton | — | — | $77K | |
| 16 | 15538 | Fairhope | — | — | $163K | |
| 17 | 15540 | Fort Hill | — | — | $179K | |
| 18 | 15541 | Friedens | — | — | 61 | $158K |
| 19 | 15542 | Garrett | — | — | 31 | $105K |
| 20 | 15544 | Gray | — | — | $115K | |
| 21 | 15547 | Jennerstown | — | — | $204K | |
| 22 | 15548 | Kantner | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 15549 | Listie | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 15551 | Markleton | — | — | $165K | |
| 25 | 15552 | Meyersdale | — | — | 31 | $129K |
| 26 | 15553 | New Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 15555 | Quecreek | — | — | $82K | |
| 28 | 15558 | Salisbury | — | — | $124K | |
| 29 | 15560 | Shanksville | — | — | $94K | |
| 30 | 15561 | Sipesville | — | — | $115K | |
| 31 | 15562 | Springs | — | — | $144K | |
| 32 | 15563 | Stoystown | — | — | 70 (1 health) | $119K |
| 33 | 15564 | Wellersburg | — | — | $113K | |
| 34 | 15565 | West Salisbury | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 15924 | Cairnbrook | — | — | 0 | $81K |
| 36 | 15926 | Central City | — | — | 10 | $105K |
| 37 | 15953 | Seanor | — | — | $95K | |
| 38 | 15959 | Tire Hill | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Somerset County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 4 ZIP codes
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77.6% 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 Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Somerset County in Pennsylvania covers 38 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100) across 7 scored records.
15 of 16 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.