COUNTY REPORT WA

Island County, Washington

8 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored
8
ZIP Codes
$600K
Median Home Value
$1,538
Avg Remediation (26% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Island County, Washington

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.2 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 10.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,155, driven primarily by flood

44.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
24 (24 health)
2025
18 (18 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 24 violations. Past 5 years: 46 total (46 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

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
44.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
38%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $2,155

Flood $1,325/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

50,135 housing units in Island County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 26%

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 Island County

$600K
Median Home Value
$1,538
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Island 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 Island County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Island County

8 community water systems serving Island County.

Show all 8 water systems

32 total water systems serve Island County.

Systems with the most violations in Island County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Island County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Island County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98236 Clinton 14 (1 health) $611K
2 98239 Coupeville 80 (33 health) $578K
3 98249 Freeland 48 (10 health) $586K
4 98260 Langley 57 (29 health) $646K
5 98277 Oak Harbor 152 (41 health) $455K
6 98278 Oak Harbor 0
7 98282 Camano Island 92 (16 health) $600K
8 98292 Stanwood 16 $611K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Island County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Island County in Washington covers 8 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

7 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 87 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

How many water systems serve Island County?
Island County is served by 32 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Island County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Island County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,155 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Island County?
The median home build year in Island County is 1987. 44.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Island County, Washington Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/island/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-washington-island,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Island County, Washington Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/island/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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