COUNTY REPORT PA

York County, Pennsylvania

50 ZIP codes · Avg score 48/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for York County: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →

Because the grade blends several data sources, a D or F for York County does not show which factor drove it; the reports for its 50 ZIP codes show the underlying data.

How York County Compares

York County48/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

How York County Compares

D
County Grade
48/100
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
26
Water Systems

York County scores 9 points below the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 25 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

D
County Grade
48
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 17401 (64/100)
Lowest ZIP: 17363 (34/100)
$240K
Median Home Value
$473
Avg Remediation (0.20% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: York 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

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,944, largest modeled factor: Flood

56% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
56%
Pre-1980 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
81%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,944

Flood $1,092/yr
Sea Level Rise $660/yr
Energy Code Gap $437/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

187,458 housing units in York County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 19%

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 York County

$240K
Median Home Value
$473
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in York County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Water systems mapped to York County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to York County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

26 water systems mapped to York County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in York County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in York County

50 ZIP codes tracked in York County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 17401 York 64 C 5 (1 health) $85K
2 17368 Wrightsville 62 C 11 (1 health) $199K
3 17313 Dallastown 50 D 66 (1 health) $229K
4 17322 Felton 50 D 52 (1 health) $243K
5 17331 Hanover 50 D 106 (1 health) $229K
6 17349 New Freedom 50 D 69 (1 health) $346K
7 17356 Red Lion 50 D 66 (1 health) $228K
8 17406 York 50 D 58 (1 health) $218K
9 17339 Lewisberry 48 D 5 (1 health) $289K
10 17319 Etters 46 D 7 (1 health) $230K
11 17370 York Haven 46 D 7 (1 health) $221K
12 17408 York 43 D 50 (1 health) $240K
13 17019 Dillsburg 41 D 26 $277K
14 17315 Dover 38 F 25 (7 health) $222K
15 17361 Shrewsbury 38 F 31 (1 health) $292K
16 17363 Stewartstown 34 F 46 (1 health) $308K
17 17302 Airville — — $251K
18 17304 Aspers — — 4 $256K
19 17309 Brogue — — 47 $255K
20 17311 Codorus — — $144K
21 17312 Craley — — —
22 17314 Delta — — $256K
23 17317 East Prospect — — $190K
24 17318 Emigsville — — 5 (1 health) —
25 17321 Fawn Grove — — $274K
26 17323 Franklintown — — $157K
27 17327 Glen Rock — — 7 (1 health) $306K
28 17329 Glenville — — 5 (1 health) $299K
29 17332 Hanover — — —
30 17334 Hanover — — —
31 17335 Hanover — — —
32 17342 Loganville — — 5 (1 health) $312K
33 17345 Manchester — — 5 (1 health) $205K
34 17347 Mount Wolf — — 5 (1 health) $229K
35 17352 New Park — — 36 $323K
36 17354 Porters Sideling — — —
37 17355 Railroad — — 26 (1 health) $211K
38 17358 Rossville — — —
39 17360 Seven Valleys — — 5 (1 health) $285K
40 17362 Spring Grove — — 5 (1 health) $259K
41 17364 Thomasville — — 6 (1 health) $204K
42 17365 Wellsville — — $268K
43 17366 Windsor — — 52 (1 health) $194K
44 17371 York New Salem — — 5 (1 health) $196K
45 17402 York — — 66 (1 health) $248K
46 17403 York — — 19 (1 health) $207K
47 17404 York — — 49 (1 health) $176K
48 17405 York — — —
49 17407 York — — 5 (1 health) $289K
50 17415 York — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for York County

Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.

Overview

York County in Pennsylvania covers 50 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (48/100) across 16 scored records.

35 of 35 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.

What You Can Do

York County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.

4

Check for lead in your home

56% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in York County?
York County receives a grade of D. 31 of 50 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve York County?
We map 26 public water systems to 50 ZIP codes in our data for York County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in York County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in York County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,944 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in York County?
The median home build year in York County is 1976. 56% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does York County compare to Pennsylvania?
York County has an average Home Safety Score of 48/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). York County, PA: HSS 48/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/york/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{York County, PA: HSS 48/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/york/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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