COUNTY REPORT PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

58 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Washington County: B.

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

Washington County earns a high water safety grade - 58 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Washington County Compares

Washington County76/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

How Washington County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
58
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Washington County scores 19 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 3 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
76
Avg Safety Score
58
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 15019 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 15478 (67/100)
$153K
Median Home Value
$1,790
Avg Remediation (117% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Washington 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: $1,861, driven primarily by flood

81.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
10 (10 health)
2023
25 (25 health)
2024
93 (93 health)
2025
103 (103 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 103 violations. Past 5 years: 233 total (233 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

1956
Median Build Year
81.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
62/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
96%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,861

Flood $727/yr
Energy Code Gap $521/yr
Water Infrastructure $397/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

102,043 housing units in Washington County

Pre-1940 25%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 16%

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 Washington County

$153K
Median Home Value
$1,790
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

8 community water systems serving Washington County.

Show all 8 water systems

14 total water systems serve Washington County.

Systems with the most violations in Washington County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Washington County

58 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 15019 Bulger 83 B 0 $153K
2 15021 Burgettstown 83 B 0 $180K
3 15054 Langeloth 83 B 0 $137K
4 15060 Midway 83 B 0 $124K
5 15067 New Eagle 83 B 0 $106K
6 15312 Avella 83 B 0 $206K
7 15317 Canonsburg 83 B 0 $330K
8 15321 Cecil 83 B 0 $310K
9 15323 Claysville 83 B 0 $197K
10 15332 Finleyville 83 B 0 $193K
11 15342 Houston 83 B 0 $251K
12 15363 Strabane 83 B 0 $170K
13 15376 West Alexander 83 B 0 $204K
14 15022 Charleroi 81 B 4 (2 health) $113K
15 15033 Donora 81 B 4 (2 health) $58K
16 15057 Mc Donald 81 B 6 (2 health) $331K
17 15412 Allenport 81 B 4 (2 health) $90K
18 15432 Dunlevy 81 B 4 (2 health) $99K
19 15477 Roscoe 81 B 4 (2 health) $110K
20 15483 Stockdale 81 B 4 (2 health) $109K
21 15063 Monongahela 78 B 12 (4 health) $149K
22 15301 Washington 78 B 18 $206K
23 15331 Ellsworth 71 B 26 (8 health) $94K
24 15324 Cokeburg 68 C 21 (12 health)
25 15330 Eighty Four 68 C 21 (12 health) $339K
26 15348 Millsboro 68 C 21 (12 health)
27 15358 Richeyville 68 C 21 (12 health) $108K
28 15419 California 68 C 21 (12 health) $122K
29 15427 Daisytown 68 C 21 (12 health) $167K
30 15429 Denbo 68 C 21 (12 health) $63K
31 15311 Amity 67 C 31 (12 health) $262K
32 15314 Bentleyville 67 C 51 (22 health) $165K
33 15333 Fredericktown 67 C 31 (12 health) $207K
34 15345 Marianna 67 C 31 (12 health) $141K
35 15360 Scenery Hill 67 C 35 (14 health) $229K
36 15368 Vestaburg 67 C 31 (12 health) $58K
37 15423 Coal Center 67 C 25 (14 health) $172K
38 15478 Smithfield 67 C 46 (3 health) $146K
39 15004 Atlasburg $108K
40 15038 Elrama $92K
41 15053 Joffre $171K
42 15055 Lawrence 0 $230K
43 15078 Slovan 0 $134K
44 15310 Aleppo $152K
45 15313 Beallsville $153K
46 15336 Gastonville
47 15339 Hendersonville
48 15340 Hickory 0 $323K
49 15347 Meadow Lands 0 $174K
50 15350 Muse 0 $72K
51 15361 Southview $124K
52 15365 Taylorstown $122K
53 15366 Van Voorhis $227K
54 15367 Venetia 0 $556K
55 15377 West Finley $225K
56 15378 Westland
57 15379 West Middletown $108K
58 15434 Elco $130K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington 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.

Overview

Washington County in Pennsylvania covers 58 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100) across 38 scored records.

25 of 44 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 29 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 Washington County?
Washington County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 58 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Washington County?
Washington County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 58 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Washington County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Washington County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,861 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Washington County?
The median home build year in Washington County is 1956. 81.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Washington County compare to Pennsylvania?
Washington County has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Washington County, PA: HSS 76/100; 29 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/washington/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-pennsylvania-washington,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Washington County, PA: HSS 76/100; 29 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/washington/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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