Orleans County, Vermont
20 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Orleans: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Orleans County - 20 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Orleans County Compares
How Orleans County Compares
Orleans County scores 0 points above the Vermont state average (71/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Orleans County, Vermont
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 10.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $963, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.445% avg pipe failure probability, 84% of ZIPs at high risk
60.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
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: $963
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,459 housing units in Orleans 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 Orleans County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Orleans 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 Orleans County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Orleans County
8 community water systems serving Orleans County.
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- B
- D
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- D
Show all 8 water systems
- B
- D
21 total water systems serve Orleans County.
Systems with the most violations in Orleans County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- B
- B
- B
- D
All ZIP Codes in Orleans County
20 ZIP codes tracked in Orleans County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05845 | Irasburg | 83 | B | 0 | $231K |
| 2 | 05841 | Greensboro | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) | $414K |
| 3 | 05820 | Albany | 81 | B | 2 | $200K |
| 4 | 05857 | Newport Center | 81 | B | 2 | $248K |
| 5 | 05859 | North Troy | 80 | B | 3 | $216K |
| 6 | 05868 | Troy | 80 | B | 3 | $179K |
| 7 | 05874 | Westfield | 79 | B | 7 (1 health) | $283K |
| 8 | 05826 | Craftsbury | 78 | B | 5 | $246K |
| 9 | 05855 | Newport | 78 | B | 7 (2 health) | $194K |
| 10 | 05829 | Derby | 76 | B | 2 | $214K |
| 11 | 05825 | Coventry | 75 | B | 1 | $223K |
| 12 | 05839 | Glover | 74 | B | 7 | $233K |
| 13 | 05860 | Orleans | 74 | B | 3 | $187K |
| 14 | 05822 | Barton | 64 | C | 16 | $207K |
| 15 | 05847 | Lowell | 63 | C | 0 | $179K |
| 16 | 05823 | Beebe Plain | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 17 | 05827 | Craftsbury Common | 53 | D | 0 | $328K |
| 18 | 05830 | Derby Line | 53 | D | 0 | $195K |
| 19 | 05872 | West Charleston | 53 | D | 0 | $185K |
| 20 | 05875 | West Glover | 53 | D | 0 | $251K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Orleans County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.8% 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 Orleans County, Vermont
Overview
Orleans County in Vermont covers 20 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
13 of 20 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.