Montgomery County, Texas
28 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Montgomery County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In recent assessments, Montgomery County's 28 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Montgomery County Compares
How Montgomery County Compares
Montgomery County scores 4 points below the Texas state average (83/100) and 6 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Montgomery County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.5 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 11.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,659, driven primarily by flood
24.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Montgomery County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 49 violations. Past 5 years: 83 total (83 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.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
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: $2,659
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
234,278 housing units in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Montgomery 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.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Montgomery County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Montgomery County
8 community water systems serving Montgomery County.
- B
- B
- B
- B
- C
Show all 8 water systems
- A
- A
89 total water systems serve Montgomery County.
Systems with the most violations in Montgomery County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
- A
- C
All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County
28 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75468 | Pattonville | 90 | A | 3 | $241K |
| 2 | 77380 | Spring | 89 | A | 6 | $344K |
| 3 | 77381 | Spring | 89 | A | 4 | $445K |
| 4 | 77382 | Spring | 87 | A | 6 | $545K |
| 5 | 77386 | Spring | 87 | A | 11 (1 health) | $346K |
| 6 | 77367 | Riverside | 85 | A | 16 (8 health) | $200K |
| 7 | 77385 | Conroe | 84 | B | 19 (2 health) | $295K |
| 8 | 77304 | Conroe | 81 | B | 17 (1 health) | $325K |
| 9 | 77301 | Conroe | 79 | B | 14 (2 health) | $194K |
| 10 | 77384 | Conroe | 79 | B | 19 (1 health) | $420K |
| 11 | 77356 | Montgomery | 77 | B | 43 (3 health) | $369K |
| 12 | 77302 | Conroe | 75 | B | 56 (8 health) | $247K |
| 13 | 77303 | Conroe | 75 | B | 54 (5 health) | $232K |
| 14 | 77306 | Conroe | 75 | B | 44 (6 health) | $157K |
| 15 | 77354 | Magnolia | 75 | B | 122 (18 health) | $380K |
| 16 | 77355 | Magnolia | 75 | B | 78 (11 health) | $330K |
| 17 | 77357 | New Caney | 75 | B | 474 (15 health) | $219K |
| 18 | 77365 | Porter | 75 | B | 43 (8 health) | $261K |
| 19 | 77378 | Willis | 75 | B | 53 (5 health) | $178K |
| 20 | 77316 | Montgomery | 58 | C | 156 (50 health) | $397K |
| 21 | 77305 | Conroe | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 77318 | Willis | — | — | 47 (4 health) | $289K |
| 23 | 77333 | Dobbin | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 77358 | New Waverly | — | — | 28 (6 health) | $219K |
| 25 | 77362 | Pinehurst | — | — | 53 (5 health) | $272K |
| 26 | 77387 | Spring | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 77393 | Spring | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 77873 | Richards | — | — | 21 (1 health) | $208K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Montgomery County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- 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 Montgomery County, Texas
Overview
Montgomery County in Texas covers 28 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 20 scored records.
24 of 24 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 117 health-based violations 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.