Wayne County, Pennsylvania
33 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Wayne County's 33 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 4 points above the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wayne 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: $1,664, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.45% avg pipe failure probability, 72% of ZIPs at high risk
73.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Wayne County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 29 violations. Past 5 years: 81 total (81 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: $1,664
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
57,282 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wayne 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 Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua Pa Fawn Lake Forest | 6,533 | 71 |
| 2 | Hilltop Village Association | 86 | 46 |
| 3 | Orchard Grove Mhp | 66 | 46 |
| 4 | Aqua Pa Tanglwood North | 690 | 25 |
| 5 | Hamlin Water Company | 400 | 24 |
37 total water systems serve Wayne County.
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
33 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18515 | Scranton | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 18431 | Honesdale | 73 | B | 7 (2 health) | $222K |
| 3 | 18438 | Lakeville | 72 | B | 18 (3 health) | $353K |
| 4 | 18427 | Hamlin | 70 | B | 24 (2 health) | — |
| 5 | 18424 | Gouldsboro | 68 | C | 4 | $192K |
| 6 | 15617 | Arona | 63 | C | 0 | $123K |
| 7 | 15625 | Darragh | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 15698 | Yukon | 63 | C | 0 | $121K |
| 9 | 18428 | Hawley | 63 | C | 18 (4 health) | $263K |
| 10 | 18443 | Milanville | 63 | C | 0 | $219K |
| 11 | 18460 | South Sterling | 63 | C | 0 | $190K |
| 12 | 18469 | Tyler Hill | 63 | C | 0 | $350K |
| 13 | 18473 | White Mills | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 18826 | Kingsley | 63 | C | 0 | $246K |
| 15 | 18405 | Beach Lake | 62 | C | 46 (7 health) | $211K |
| 16 | 18445 | Newfoundland | 56 | C | 2 | $244K |
| 17 | 15637 | Herminie | 55 | C | 0 | $257K |
| 18 | 15660 | Lowber | 55 | C | 0 | $118K |
| 19 | 15665 | Manor | 55 | C | 0 | $179K |
| 20 | 18073 | Pennsburg | 55 | C | 0 | $342K |
| 21 | 18415 | Damascus | 55 | C | 0 | $328K |
| 22 | 18417 | Equinunk | 55 | C | 0 | $222K |
| 23 | 15611 | Adamsburg | 53 | D | 0 | $131K |
| 24 | 15640 | Hutchinson | 53 | D | 0 | $89K |
| 25 | 15678 | Rillton | 53 | D | 0 | $97K |
| 26 | 15691 | Wendel | 53 | D | 0 | $223K |
| 27 | 15692 | Westmoreland City | 53 | D | 0 | $154K |
| 28 | 15695 | Wyano | 53 | D | 0 | $141K |
| 29 | 18463 | Sterling | 53 | D | 0 | $304K |
| 30 | 18816 | Dimock | 53 | D | 0 | $165K |
| 31 | 18844 | Springville | 53 | D | 0 | $251K |
| 32 | 15018 | Buena Vista | 50 | D | 0 | $79K |
| 33 | 15642 | Irwin | 50 | D | 0 | $236K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73.4% 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 Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Wayne County in Pennsylvania covers 33 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
7 of 33 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 18 health-based violations have been documented.
← Back to Pennsylvania water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.